Adolescents develop independence in managing their IBD slowly and many patients ≥ 18 years are still assisted by parents. Focus on specific skill acquisition may help patients with self-management skills expected in adult healthcare.

Medication knowledge is an early stage of self-management, yet many adolescents cannot report the dose of IBD medications, nor know the side effects of immunosuppression. This finding persists into late adolescence, which has ramifications for patients as they separate from parents for college or work.

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