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[Adolescence and sickle cell disease].

P Samperi1, G Schilirò

  • 1Centro di Riferimento di Emato-Oncologia Pediatrica, Università degli Studi di Catania, Catania, Italy.

Minerva Pediatrica
|October 22, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Adolescents with sickle cell disease face unique physical, emotional, and social challenges. Physician-parent cooperation and education are key to supporting their adjustment and transition to adult care.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Psychosocial Health

Context:

  • Adolescence is a period of significant physical, emotional, and social development.
  • Sickle cell disease presents unique challenges impacting adolescent adjustment.
  • Managing chronic illness during adolescence requires tailored support.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the multifaceted challenges faced by adolescents with sickle cell disease.
  • To emphasize the critical role of physician-parent collaboration.
  • To outline essential strategies for supporting adolescent adaptation and transition.

Summary:

  • Sickle cell disease exacerbates typical adolescent changes, affecting physical, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Disease-specific complications can impede social and emotional adjustment in teenagers.
  • Effective management involves educating the adolescent, family, and school, and preparing for adult care.

Impact:

  • Improved psychosocial adjustment for adolescents with sickle cell disease.
  • Enhanced support systems through effective physician-parent-school collaboration.
  • Smoother transition to adult healthcare for young adults with sickle cell disease.

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