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Anticipatory guidance for the adolescent. Parents' concerns
R M Cavanaugh1, M Hastings-Tolsma, D Keenan
1Department of Pediatrics, State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse 13210.
Clinical Pediatrics
|September 1, 1993
Summary
Parents want pediatricians to discuss adolescent psychosocial-medical issues during checkups. This guidance is crucial for teen health and development, aligning with parental expectations for comprehensive care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Adolescent Medicine
- Health Communication
Background:
- Anticipatory guidance for adolescents is vital for addressing psychosocial-medical concerns.
- Existing research inadequately investigates parental perspectives on this guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate parents' opinions on the importance of discussing adolescent psychosocial-medical concerns during pediatric checkups.
- To inform pediatricians about parental expectations for routine adolescent healthcare discussions.
Main Methods:
- A computerized questionnaire was administered to 932 parents of adolescents.
- Respondents rated the importance of discussing 30 common psychosocial-medical concerns.
Main Results:
- Over 90% of parents deemed 10 topics important for discussion.
- 80% or more considered 22 topics important.
- 66% or more found 29 topics important, highlighting broad parental consensus.
Conclusions:
- Pediatricians should prioritize discussing psychosocial-medical issues based on parental expectations.
- Integrating these discussions into routine care enhances adolescent healthcare.
- Addressing parental concerns strengthens the pediatrician-patient-family relationship.
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