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Medication management issues for adolescents with asthma

M K Slack1, A J Brooks

  • 1Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson 85721, USA.

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP : Official Journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Adolescents with asthma want control over their medication, often clashing with adults over management. They seek more information and responsibility for their asthma drug therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Behavioral Health

Background:

  • Adolescents with asthma require consistent medication adherence for effective disease management.
  • Understanding adolescent perspectives on asthma medication use is crucial for improving therapeutic outcomes.
  • Existing research often overlooks the specific challenges teens face in managing chronic conditions like asthma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experiences and challenges adolescents (13-17 years) face regarding their asthma medication use.
  • To identify adolescent attitudes, beliefs, and communication patterns related to asthma pharmacotherapy.
  • To understand the influence of adult interactions and environmental factors on adolescent asthma management.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative focus groups were conducted with adolescents diagnosed with asthma.

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  • Open-ended questions explored medication adherence, self-perception, and interactions with healthcare providers.
  • Quantitative questionnaires assessed attitudes, family dynamics, and communication with physicians and pharmacists.

    • Main Results:

    • Adolescents perceived themselves as compliant but desired full responsibility for their asthma medication.
    • Conflicts arose with adults (parents, school staff, physicians) regarding medication management.
    • Teens expressed concerns about side effects and cost, seeking more comprehensive information on asthma and its treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent asthma medication management is primarily hindered by adult-imposed rules and behaviors, not by non-adherence.
    • Empowering adolescents with greater autonomy and tailored information can improve asthma control.
    • Future interventions should address adult-adolescent communication and involve teens more actively in their asthma care plans.