Working with Adolescents with Medical Concerns

Kristin H. Kroll

doi:10.1017/9781108639118.004

Chapter 4 - Working with Adolescents with Medical Concerns

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 18 January 2020

Kristin H. Kroll

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Kristin H. Kroll: Affiliation:
Medical College of Wisconsin

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This chapter focuses on empirically supported interventions for common problems that may arise during clinical work with adolescents presenting with medical problems. The reader will be introduced to a review of the current research literature regarding psychological interventions for adolescents, with specific emphasis on evidence-based interventions for treatment adherence and assisting patients and their families in transitioning from pediatric to adult care. The reader will then be provided with an example behavior contract for adherence and empirically supported assessments for adherence. Beneficial resources are identified that can be utilized to assist with treatment adherence and the transition of medical care from the pediatric to adult clinic.

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adolescent teenager treatment adherence transition medical

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Information: Pediatric Psychology in Clinical Practice
Empirically Supported Interventions
, pp. 53 - 82

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108639118.004 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2020

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