Allow Children to Speak Up For Their Own Healthcare

Effective communication in visits is essential for treatment adherence. Children with chronic diseases have low adherence, and their participation in their own visits is limited. Appointments are often dyadic in nature (between provider and patient). Scant research exists on provider communication with a child and their caregiver. We studied aspects of triadic interactions involving these three participants to improve communication, understanding, and treatment adherence.
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Source Type: research