Adolescents and Adherence to Medication Protocol: An Evidence-Based Approach

This article utilizes a case example to illustrate the process of developing an evidenced-based clinical intervention for an adolescent client who presents with nonadherence to a medication protocol. The process encompasses a literature search guided by the Client-Oriented Practical Evidence Search (COPES) methodology; the development of an intervention comprised of psychoeducation and behavioral methods; and the creation and adaptation of instruments to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of each intervention chosen.