Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Vol. 26, No. 5, 2001, pp. 285-286
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Book Review
Adherence to Pediatric Medical Regimens
Department of Child and Family Psychiatry Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University School of Medicine
In recent decades, remarkable advances have been made in the medical
treatment of pediatric conditions. Despite these advances, many children with
acute and chronic physical illnesses continue to require repeated
hospitalizations, frequent visits to emergency departments, and numerous
school absences. One primary reason for continued morbidity due to illness is
poor adherence to treatment regimens. Michael Rapoff's Adherence to
Pediatric Medical Regimens provides a comprehensive overview of the
factors related to adherence, theoretical models of adherence, methods for
assessing adherence and related
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