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Managing Adolescents and Their Parents: Avoiding Pitfalls and Traps
1Department of Pediatrics, Building 27, Route 81, UCI Medical Center, 101 The City Drive, Orange CA, 92668, USA.
Adolescent Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|February 1, 1992
Summary
This study introduces a flexible framework for physician-adolescent-parent interactions. It tailors communication strategies to the adolescent
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Medicine
- Pediatric Psychology
- Family Communication Dynamics
Background:
- Effective communication is crucial in pediatric healthcare.
- Adolescent development presents unique challenges in medical settings.
- Parental involvement significantly impacts adolescent health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel framework for physician-adolescent-parent interactions.
- To enhance communication strategies in pediatric care.
- To integrate developmental and contextual factors into clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development.
- Literature review on adolescent development and family communication.
- Analysis of clinical interaction models.
Main Results:
- A flexible interaction model is proposed.
- The model emphasizes integrating cognitive and psychosocial development.
- Key variables include the nature of the condition and adolescent-parent communication status.
Conclusions:
- The proposed framework offers an effective approach to pediatric consultations.
- It facilitates tailored communication based on individual patient needs.
- This model can improve healthcare experiences for adolescents and their families.