title: Health behaviour models: a framework for studying adherence in children with atopic dermatitis.
abstract: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common problem of childhood causing considerable distress. Effective topical treatments exist, yet poor adherence often results in poor outcomes. A framework is needed to better understand adherence behaviour. To provide a basis for this framework, we reviewed established models used to describe health behaviour. Structural elements of these models informed the development of an adherence model for AD that can be used to complement empirical AD treatment trials. Health behaviour models provide a means to describe factors that affect adherence and that can mediate the effects of different adherence interventions. Models of adherence behaviour are important for promoting better treatment outcomes for children with AD and their families. These models provide a means to identify new targets to improve adherence and a guide for refining adherence interventions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston, Salem, NC 27157-1071, USA.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Chisolm
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Gryzwacz
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: O'Neill
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Balkrishnan
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Feldman
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents