Adherence to immunosuppressants: how can it be improved in adolescent organ transplant recipients?

Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation
Emily M Fredericks, Dawn Dore-Stites

Abstract

Nonadherence among pediatric transplant recipients is prevalent, with rates as high as 75% among adolescents. These rates are alarming given that adherence behavior has the potential to be modified. This review examines evidence from recent studies and position statements to determine the current issues related to improving medication adherence in adolescent transplant recipients. To date, there are no empirically validated treatments to promote adherence in pediatric transplant recipients. Yet, interventions in other chronic illness populations suggest that combined education and behavioral strategies are the most effective in improving medication adherence. The use of technology, such as the Internet and cellphones, provides a promising mechanism for delivering adherence-promoting interventions to adolescents. Preliminary studies in pediatric solid organ transplant suggest that interventions focused on targeted education and behavioral cues using cellphone text messages are promising strategies for promoting medication adherence. Strategies for promoting adherence in adolescent transplant recipients should include developmentally appropriate models and should incorporate health-related education, motivational strategies, and ...Continue Reading

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