학술논문

Pediatric Psychologist Use of Adherence Assessments and Interventions.
Document Type
Article
Source
Journal of Pediatric Psychology; Jul2013, Vol. 38 Issue 6, p595-604, 10p, 4 Charts
Subject
Child psychology
Child psychiatry
Childhood attitudes
Clinical medicine
Internet surveys
Language
ISSN
01468693
Abstract
Objective To document current clinical practices for medical regimen adherence assessment and intervention in the field of pediatric psychology. Methods 113 members of the Society of Pediatric Psychology completed an anonymous online survey that assessed use of adherence assessments and interventions in clinical practice, barriers and facilitators to their use, and preferred resources for obtaining information on adherence assessments and interventions. Results Respondents reported using a range of adherence assessment and intervention strategies, some of which are evidence-based. Barriers to implementing these clinical strategies included time constraints and lack of familiarity with available clinical tools. Respondents reported that education about effective clinical tools would facilitate their use of adherence assessments and interventions. Conclusions Future research and clinical efforts in adherence should consider developing practical tools for clinical practice, making accessible resources to promote dissemination of these tools, and increase understanding of clinician implementation of adherence assessments and interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]