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The adolescent with a chronic condition. Part I: developmental issues.

J-C Suris¹, P-A Michaud, R Viner

¹Groupe de Recherche sur la Santé des Adolescents (GRSA), Institut Universitaire de Médecine Sociale et Préventive (IUMSP), Lausanne, Switzerland. joan-carles.suris@hospvd.ch

Archives of Disease in Childhood

|September 24, 2004

Summary

Assessing chronic conditions in adolescents is challenging due to data limitations. Approximately 10% of adolescents have a chronic condition, impacting their development and vice versa.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Adolescent Medicine
Developmental Psychology

Background:

Assessing chronic conditions in adolescents is hampered by insufficient data and varied methodologies.
Existing surveys suggest approximately 10% of in-school adolescents have a chronic condition.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the bidirectional relationship between chronic conditions and adolescent development.
To review the impact of chronic disease on adolescent growth, puberty, and psychosocial development.
To examine how developmental factors influence the management of chronic diseases in adolescents.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on studies examining chronic conditions in adolescents.
Analysis of reciprocal effects between chronic disease and developmental milestones.

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Synthesis of data on growth, puberty, psychosocial development, and disease management.

Main Results:

Chronic conditions can significantly affect adolescent physical growth and pubertal timing.
Psychosocial development in adolescents can be profoundly influenced by the presence of chronic illness.
Adolescent developmental stages and challenges can complicate the course and management of chronic diseases.

Conclusions:

Understanding the interplay between chronic conditions and adolescent development is crucial for effective healthcare.
Further research with standardized methodologies is needed to accurately determine prevalence and optimize interventions.
Integrated approaches addressing both medical and developmental needs are essential for adolescents with chronic conditions.