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    Executive functioning, adherence, and trasition readiness in adolescent transplant recipients

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    2014-12
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    Gutierrez-Colina, Ana Maria
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    Objective: This study aimed to evaluate executive functioning in a sample of adolescent transplant recipients and to examine its associations with adherence and readiness to transition from pediatric to adult care. Method: Thirty-six adolescents (M = 16.64; SD = 1.53) with a solid organ transplant and their caregivers were administered self- and proxy-report measures. Results: T-test analyses revealed clinically significant elevations in executive functioning abilities in adolescent transplant recipients compared to normally developing youth. Better executive functioning abilities were a significant predictor of better medication adherence, fewer barriers to adherence, and greater transition readiness. Discussion: Adolescent transplant recipients are at risk for deficits in executive functioning. The assessment of executive functioning abilities may guide adherence and transition readiness intervention efforts designed to promote positive outcomes.
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    http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/gutierrez-colina_ana_m_201412_ms
    http://hdl.handle.net/10724/31423
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