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Adolescent health problems--can paediatricians in the RSA cope?

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  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg.

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|March 19, 1988
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Adolescents are admitted to hospitals in significant numbers, with distinct health conditions compared to younger children. Paediatrician training in the RSA needs updates to effectively manage this older patient group.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Public Health in Developing Countries

Background:

  • Paediatricians are well-suited to care for adolescents, but often limit patient age to early teens in the Republic of South Africa (RSA).
  • Adolescent healthcare needs may be underserved if paediatrician training does not encompass this age group.
  • Understanding the disease profile and admission rates of adolescents is crucial for curriculum development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the disease profiles of paediatric and adolescent medical admissions in a developing country context.
  • To determine if adolescent admissions warrant changes to the specialist paediatrician training curriculum in the RSA.
  • To assess the volume of adolescent admissions to inform training program adjustments.

Main Methods:

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  • Comparative analysis of medical admission data for paediatric and adolescent patients.
  • Examination of disease patterns and diagnoses within both patient groups.
  • Statistical comparison of admission numbers for paediatric versus adolescent populations.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents represent a significant proportion of medical admissions.
  • The spectrum of diseases in admitted adolescents differs substantially from that of paediatric patients.
  • Current paediatrician training in the RSA may not adequately prepare them for adolescent care.

Conclusions:

  • Specialist paediatrician training programs in the RSA require curriculum expansion to include comprehensive adolescent healthcare.
  • Addressing the distinct health needs of adolescents is essential for improving healthcare outcomes in this demographic.
  • Evidence supports the need for enhanced training to ensure paediatricians can confidently manage adolescent patients.