A Research Agenda for Adolescent-Centered Primary Care in the United States

by Harriette B. Fox, Margaret A. McManus, Charles E. Irwin Jr, Kelly J. Kelleher, and Ken Peake. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2013:307-310. 

This commentary presents a set of prioritized research recommendations on adolescent-centered primary care developed by experts participating in The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health's invitational conference in 2012. The recommendations pertain to increasing adolescent and parent engagement and self-care management, improvement preventive care and identifying conditions early, and integrating physical, behavioral, and reproductive health services. The commentary also addresses federal and private foundation funding priorities related to the adolescent research agenda. See more →