What adolescents living with long-term conditions say about being involved in decision-making about their healthcare: A systematic review and narrative synthesis of preferences and experiences

Adolescence is a critical period of psychosocial development in which people experience a change in interpersonal roles, responsibilities and identity [1,2]. Unsurprisingly, these years can be more complex for those living with a long-term health condition (LTC). Adolescents with LTCs increasingly take on self-management responsibility, sometimes doing the majority of self-care tasks by the age of 13 [3 –7]. However, self-management and health outcomes of patients with LTCs often decline during adolescence, which can lead to increased likelihood health complications and hospital admissions [7–9].
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research