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[Family's adherence to treatment of the child with a neurological pathology]

T T Batysheva, O V Bykova, A V Vinogradov

    Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
    |January 19, 2013
    PubMed

    Insights

    Treatment adherence in children with cerebral palsy is crucial for managing this common childhood disability. Family involvement significantly impacts a child

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Neurology
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Neurological diseases, mental disorders, and developmental abnormalities are primary causes of childhood disability.
    • Children cerebral palsy (CP) is a leading cause, affecting 2-3.5 per 1000 children.
    • CP has significant clinical and economic consequences.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze factors influencing treatment adherence in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy.
    • To understand the role of the family in the doctor-patient alliance for child treatment.
    • To identify key elements for improving patient compliance in managing childhood neurological conditions.

    Summary:

    • This study examined adherence to treatment in children with cerebral palsy by analyzing 270 questionnaires.
    • Factors affecting adherence were assessed, considering the unique doctor-patient-family dynamic in pediatric care.
    • Findings provide insights into improving compliance for children with neurological and developmental disorders.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the importance of family-centered care in pediatric treatment adherence.
    • Informs strategies to mitigate the clinical and economic burdens of childhood cerebral palsy.
    • Contributes to better management of neurological diseases and developmental abnormalities in children.

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