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Chronic conditions and adolescence.

Joan-Carles Surís1

  • 1Adolescent Unit, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. joasur@iudexeus.uab.es

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism : JPEM
|May 6, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Chronic illness affects one in ten adolescents globally. This review examines adolescent development, family dynamics, school, and risk behaviors in chronically ill youth, using a non-categorical perspective.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Chronic Illness Management

Background:

  • One in ten adolescents worldwide experiences a chronic health condition.
  • Chronic illnesses present unique challenges to adolescent psychosocial development and well-being.
  • A non-categorical approach is crucial for understanding the diverse experiences of chronically ill adolescents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key issues impacting chronically ill adolescents.
  • To explore challenges in adolescent development, family relationships, school performance, and risk behaviors.
  • To synthesize current knowledge using a non-categorical framework.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review.
  • Synthesis of existing research on adolescent development.
  • Analysis of factors influencing school performance and risk behaviors in chronically ill youth.

Main Results:

  • Chronically ill adolescents face multifaceted challenges across developmental, familial, academic, and behavioral domains.
  • Family relationships significantly mediate the impact of chronic illness on adolescent outcomes.
  • Risk behaviors may be influenced by coping mechanisms and psychosocial stressors associated with chronic conditions.

Conclusions:

  • A holistic, non-categorical approach is essential for supporting chronically ill adolescents.
  • Interventions should address developmental needs, family dynamics, educational support, and prevention of risk behaviors.
  • Further research is needed to refine tailored support strategies for diverse chronic conditions in adolescence.

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