Promoting adherence in adolescents and young adults with cancer to optimize outcomes: A developmentally oriented narrative review. Issue 4 (30th December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vandermorris, Ashley; Sampson, Lorna; Korenblum, Chana
• Is Part Of: Pediatric blood & cancer. Volume 67:Issue 4(2020)
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• Publication Date: 2019-12-30
• Subjects: adolescent -- patient compliance -- psychosocial -- young adult; Tumors in children -- Periodicals; Blood -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Cancer in children -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1002/pbc.28128
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1545-5009

Abstract

Abstract: Adherence is a critical consideration in ongoing efforts to improve outcomes among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. In this narrative review, we embed existing conceptualizations of adherence within a developmental context to provide a novel vantage point from which to examine this important issue. Applying this developmentally oriented framework, we summarize the most current literature on strategies to enhance adherence in the AYA population. A developmentally informed approach to working with AYAs can elucidate unique strengths and vulnerabilities of this population and offer a new perspective on opportunities to respond to biopsychosocial barriers to adherence in a strengths‐based, collaborative manner.