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Forsberg J, Lööf G, Burström Å. Young adults' perception of transition from paediatric to adult care. Acta Paediatr 2024; 113:1612-1620. [PMID: 38568009 DOI: 10.1111/apa.17231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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AIM Medical advancements will lead to more children with long-term illnesses and/or disabilities undergoing the transition to adult care. Previous studies show that many young adults are unprepared for this transition, and might suffer from loss of follow-up. This study aimed to investigate the post-transfer experiences of the transition among young adults with long-term illnesses and/or disabilities. METHODS A qualitative descriptive design was used. Three semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with 15 participants (18-25 years of age) recruited via patient organisations focusing on children and young adults with disabilities and/or long-term illnesses. The interviews were analysed with conventional content analysis. RESULTS One theme emerged: limbo, defined as an indefinite experience without knowing when or even if something would happen, or whether they would be overlooked. The theme rested on four categories: transition experiences, organisational aspects, influence on daily life, and self-management. CONCLUSION Areas for improvement were identified across the entire transition that is, in the preparation, transfer, and post-transfer stages. Our findings indicate a limited understanding among healthcare providers (HCPs) that the transition continues until the young adult has been fully integrated into adult care.
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- Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Barday Z, Davidson B, Harden P, Mukuddem-Sablay Z, Wearne N, Jones ESW, Cross D, McCulloch M. Kidney adolescent and young adult clinic: A transition model in Africa. Pediatr Transplant 2024; 28:e14690. [PMID: 38436145 DOI: 10.1111/petr.14690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have challenges unique to this developmental period, with increased rates of high-risk behavior and non-adherence to therapy which may impact the progression of kidney disease and their requirement for kidney replacement therapy (KRT). Successful transition of AYA patients are particularly important in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where KRT is limited, rationed or not available. Kidney AYA transition clinics have the potential to improve clinical outcomes but there is a paucity of data on the clinical translational impact of these clinics in Africa. This review is a reflection of the 20-year growth and development of the first South African kidney AYA transition clinic. We describe a model of care for patients with CKD, irrespective of etiology, aged 10-25 years, transitioning from pediatric to adult nephrology services. This unique service was established in 2002 and re-designed in 2015. This multidisciplinary integrated transition model has improved patient outcomes, created peer support groups and formed a training platform for future pediatric and adult nephrologists. In addition, an Adolescent Centre of Excellence has been created to compliment the kidney AYA transition model of care. The development of this transition pathway challenges and solutions are explored in this article. This is the first kidney AYA transition clinic in Africa. The scope of this service has expanded over the last two decades. With limited resources in LMICs, such as KRT, the structured transition of AYAs with kidney disease is not only possible but essential. It is imperative to preserve residual kidney function, maximize the kidney allograft lifespan and improve adherence, to enable young individuals an opportunity to lead productive lives.
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- Zibya Barday
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Oxford Kidney Unit and Oxford Transplant Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital Adolescent Centre of Excellence, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Oxford Kidney Unit and Oxford Transplant Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Thomsen EL, Hanghøj S, Esbensen BA, Hansson H, Boisen KA. Parents' views on and need for an intervention during their chronically ill child's transfer to adult care. J Child Health Care 2023; 27:680-692. [PMID: 35481769 DOI: 10.1177/13674935221082421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Parents of chronically ill adolescents play a significant role during their child's transition and transfer to adult care. Parents seek help and support, but appropriate initiatives are still lacking. Thus, there is an urgent call for knowledge regarding parents' needs and views on such support. The aim of this study was to examine, in relation to parents of chronically ill adolescents: 1) views and experiences regarding their child's transfer from paediatric to adult care, and 2) which initiatives parents preferred in relation to the transfer. The study was based on the interpretive description method, and data were collected through face-to-face or telephone interviews with parents of chronically ill adolescents aged 16-19 (n = 11). We found three overall findings: 'Feeling acknowledged vs. feeling excluded', 'Perceived differences between paediatric and adult care' and 'Feeling safe vs. entering the unknown', together with three preferred initiatives: 1) Joint consultations, 2) Educational events and 3) Online support/website. In general, we found that some parents were extremely worried about the transfer, while others were not. Our results suggest that transfer initiatives targeting parents should focus on knowledge, expectations, relationships and goals in accordance with the social-ecological model of adolescent and young adult readiness to transition (SMART).
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- Ena L Thomsen
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- Center of Rheumatology and Spine Disorders, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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Fair CDV, Betz C, Naranjo D, Porter J, Bailey EC, Korycinski H, Ferris M. Stakeholders' perspectives on caregiver outcomes for health care transition for adolescents and young adults with special health care needs: A qualitative study. Child Care Health Dev 2023; 49:1046-1053. [PMID: 36905081 DOI: 10.1111/cch.13114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous literature has explored parent/caregiver perspectives and satisfaction with the health care transition (HCT) process for their adolescents and young adults with special health care needs (AYASHCN). Limited research has explored the opinion of health care providers and researchers on parent/caregiver outcomes associated with a successful HCT for AYASHCN. METHODS A web-based survey was distributed through the international and interdisciplinary Health Care Transition Research Consortium listserv, which at the time of the survey was composed of 148 providers dedicated to optimizing the HCT of AYAHSCN. Participants responded to the open-ended question, 'What parent/caregiver-related outcome(s) would represent a successful healthcare transition?' Respondents included 109 providers (52 health care professionals, 38 social service professionals and 19 other). Responses were coded for emergent themes, and research suggestions were identified. RESULTS Qualitative analyses identified two major themes: emotion- and behaviour-based outcomes. Emotion-based subthemes included relinquishing control of child's health management (n = 50, 45.9%) as well as parental satisfaction and confidence in their child's care and HCT (n = 42, 38.5%). Respondents also noted that parents/caregivers should experience an improved sense of well-being and decreased stress (n = 9, 8.2%) due to a successful HCT. Behaviour-based outcomes included early preparation and planning for HCT (n = 12, 11.0%) and parental instruction on the knowledge and skills necessary for their adolescent to independently manage their health (n = 10, 9.1%). CONCLUSIONS Health care providers can assist parents/caregivers in learning strategies for instructing their AYASHCN about condition-related knowledge and skills as well as provide support for 'letting go' of the caregiver role during the HCT to adult-focused health services and adulthood. Communication between the AYASCH, their parents/caregivers and paediatric- and adult-focused providers needs to be consistent and comprehensive to ensure continuity of care and a successful HCT. We also offered strategies to address the outcomes suggested by the participants of this study.
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- Department of Pediatrics, USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford Children's Hospital, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Psychology, St Jude' Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Public Health Studies, Elon University, Elon, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Kinch M, Kroll T, Stokes D, Somanadhan S. Interventions to support adolescents and young adults with the healthcare transition from paediatric to adult nephrology health services: A scoping review protocol. HRB Open Res 2023; 6:9. [PMID: 37601819 PMCID: PMC10439360 DOI: 10.12688/hrbopenres.13684.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Background Due to technological advancements and improved medical management of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) living with renal disease, there has been an exponential increase noted in the number of patients advancing from the paediatric to the adult nephrology healthcare setting. Subsequently, more AYAs are required to undergo the process of healthcare transition from paediatric to adult healthcare services. This process can be a challenging period for young people and families and is often associated with a decline in physical and psychosocial health outcomes of AYAs with renal disorders. To ensure a successful transition, AYAs must develop the ability to manage their renal condition, including the medical and psychosocial aspects of their condition, independently. Despite significant research into the transition from paediatric to adult healthcare for this unique patient cohort, the transition period remains a challenge at times. This scoping review aims to map, explore, and understand the interventions that are currently available to offer positive perceptions and experiences of transition for both AYAs living with renal disorders and their families. Methods A systematic literature search will be conducted of PubMed, PsycInfo, CINAHL, ASSIA, EMBASE and Web of Science databases from the year 2000 to present. Two independent reviewers will screen the peer-reviewed literature obtained and assess them against the inclusion criteria to determine their inclusion eligibility. Data will be extracted and synthesised using a template refined by the authors. The scoping review will be undertaken in accordance with PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Data will undergo a formal critical appraisal using recognised appraisal tools. Conclusions Through mapping this knowledge, the scoping review will aim to identify interventions that are currently available and identify gaps within the literature. This evidence may support the development of transitional care interventions in the future, promote patient satisfaction, and improve patient outcome measures and experiences.
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- Melissa Kinch
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Girimaji N, Pais P, Iyengar A. Transition of Kidney Care at 18: Challenges and Practical Solutions for India. Indian J Nephrol 2023; 33:325-332. [PMID: 37881731 PMCID: PMC10593299 DOI: 10.4103/ijn.ijn_253_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Health-care transition (HCT) from pediatric-centered to adult-oriented health-care setting is more than a simple transfer of care. It is a carefully planned movement specially tailored for the needs of adolescents and young adults (AYAs). Similar to other chronic diseases, the need for HCT for AYAs with kidney disease has been well established by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) consensus statements since 2011. However, successful HCT in India and other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has been limited. Undertaking the HCT program in India requires involvement of many stakeholders, that is, AYAs, parents/caregivers, health-care providers, and the health-care system. In this article, we discuss the need for HCT, the challenges faced during the transition, and the recommended models for HCT in kidney care. We focus on the unique challenges faced in India and conclude with practical suggestions to implement HCT in our setting.
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- Niveditha Girimaji
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Kinch M, Kroll T, Stokes D, Somanadhan S. Interventions to support adolescents and young adults with the healthcare transition from paediatric to adult nephrology health services: A scoping review protocol. HRB Open Res 2023. [DOI: 10.12688/hrbopenres.13684.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background: Due to technological advancements and improved medical management of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) living with renal disease, there has been an exponential increase noted in the number of patients advancing from the paediatric to adult nephrology healthcare setting. Subsequently, more AYAs are required to undergo the process of healthcare transition from paediatric to adult healthcare services. This process is often a challenging period for young people and families and is often associated with a decline in physical and psychosocial health outcomes of AYAs with renal disorders. To ensure a successful transition, AYAs must develop the ability to manage their renal condition, including the medical and psychosocial aspects of their condition, independently. Despite significant research into the transition from paediatric to adult healthcare for this unique patient cohort, the transition period remains a challenge. The scoping review will aim to map, explore, and understand the interventions that are currently available to offer positive perceptions and experiences of transition for both AYAs living with renal disorders and their families. Methods: A systematic literature search will be conducted of PubMed, PsycInfo, CINAHL, ASSIA, EMBASE and Web of Science databases from the year 2000 to present. Two independent reviewers will screen the title and abstracts of peer-reviewed literature obtained and assess them against the inclusion criteria to determine their inclusion eligibility. Data will be extracted and synthesised using a template refined by the authors. The scoping review will be undertaken in accordance with PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Data will undergo a formal critical appraisal using recognised appraisal tools. Conclusions: Through mapping this knowledge, the scoping review will aim to identify interventions that are currently available and identify gaps within the literature. This evidence may support the development of transitional care interventions in the future, promote patient satisfaction, and improve patient outcome measures and experiences.
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Crawford K, Low JK, Le Page AK, Mulley W, Masterson R, Kausman J, Cook N, Mount P, Manias E. Transition from a renal paediatric clinic to an adult clinic: Perspectives of adolescents and young adults, parents and health professionals. J Child Health Care 2022; 26:531-547. [PMID: 34180271 DOI: 10.1177/13674935211028410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The management of chronic kidney disease is complex. With disease management being the responsibility of parents in the paediatric renal clinic, the responsibility is gradually shifted to adolescents and young adults during the transition to adult care. This multi-perspective qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of adolescents and young adults, their parents and health professionals to gain an insight into transitional care. Focussing on the transition process and transfer to adult care, 18 adolescents and young adults and eight mothers participated in individual semi-structured interviews. Additionally, three focus groups were conducted with 20 multidisciplinary health professionals. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. Similar responses from adolescents and young adults and mothers included the reluctance to leave the paediatric health service. Mothers found the transition to adult care more challenging than the adolescents and young adults. While health professionals acknowledged that engaging adolescents and young adults in their own care was challenging, they believed parents had an important role in facilitating their child's independence. This study highlights that health professionals in both paediatric and adult health services need to work collaboratively. However, importantly, health professionals need to be mindful that parents require an equal amount of engagement as adolescents and young adults, if not more, to mitigate parental barriers in achieving a successful transfer.
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- Kimberley Crawford
- Monash Nursing and Midwifery, 2541Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, 2104Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, 557360Monash Children's Hospital, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Department of Medicine, Centre for Inflammatory Diseases, 2541Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, 6453The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Medicine, 2281The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, 6453Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Murdoch Children's Research Institute, 6453Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, 3805Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, 3805Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia.,Department of Medicine, Austin Health Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, 2281The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, 2104Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Medicine, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, 2281The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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Sankar Raj VM, Patel P. The Role of a Clinical Psychologist in Pediatric Nephrology. Pediatr Clin North Am 2022; 69:941-949. [PMID: 36207104 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2022.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
Renal disease in pediatric patients tends to have a broad clinical spectrum from milder disease to severe progressive renal dysfunction requiring renal replacement therapy. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can have additional comorbidities including hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, which can add to the disease burden. The psychosocial or the mental component of the pediatric CKD patient is often overlooked by health care professionals due to a lack of resources and training in identifying psychological disorders. In addition, many components of kidney disease like fatigue from anemia and cognitive impairment make it difficult for the untrained physician to identify underlying psychological disorders. This review explores the complex psychosocial issues in patients with kidney disease and the need of more comprehensive multidisciplinary approach for treatment.
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- Vimal Master Sankar Raj
- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 420 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Suite 201, Peoria, IL 61603, USA.
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Nightingale R, McHugh GA, Swallow V, Kirk S. Shifting responsibilities: A qualitative study of how young people assume responsibility from their parents for self-management of their chronic kidney disease. Health Expect 2022; 25:1919-1929. [PMID: 35770677 PMCID: PMC9327865 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The responsibility for managing a long-term condition (LTC) such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) typically transfers from parent to child, as children become older. However, children can find it challenging to become independent at managing their LTC, and evidence for how healthcare professionals (HCPs) support transfer of responsibility is limited. This study aimed to explore how young people with CKD assume responsibility for managing their condition and the HCP's role during this process. METHODS Sampling, qualitative data collection and analysis were guided by a constructivist grounded theory approach. Individual and dyadic interviews, and focus groups, were conducted with 16 young people aged 13-17 years with CKD, 13 parents and 20 HCPs. FINDINGS A grounded theory, shifting responsibilities, was developed that provides new insights into how young people's, parents' and HCPs' constructions of the transfer of responsibility differed. These diverse constructions contributed to multiple uncertainties around the role of HCPs, when the process started and was completed and whether the endpoint of the process was young people's self-management or young person-parent shared management. CONCLUSION Families would benefit from HCP support over a longer timeframe that integrates assuming self-management responsibility with gaining independence in other areas of their lives and focuses on young people 'doing' self-management. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Patient and public involvement was integrated throughout the study, with young adults with CKD and parents who had a child with CKD actively involved in the study's design and delivery.
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- Ruth Nightingale
- Centre for Outcomes and Experience Research in Children's Health, Illness and Disability (ORCHID), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.,School of Healthcare, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- School of Healthcare, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Sharma AA, Sharma A. Pediatric to Adult Transition for Adolescents and Young Adults with Kidney Transplant. CURRENT PEDIATRICS REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40124-022-00266-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Mannemuddhu SS, Macumber I, Samuels JA, Flynn JT, South AM. When Hypertension Grows Up: Implications for Transitioning Care of Adolescents and Young Adults With Hypertension From Pediatric to Adult Health Care Providers. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2022; 29:263-274. [PMID: 36084973 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2021.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Hypertension (HTN) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children as well as adults. HTN and related adverse cardiovascular health develop and progress on a continuum across an individual's life course. Pediatric HTN, or even isolated elevated blood pressure as a child, increases the risk of sustained HTN and cardiovascular disease in later adulthood. Transitioning the care of adolescents and young adults who have HTN is an important but unmet health care need that could potentially have a dramatic effect on mitigating the risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood. However, very little has been published about the transition process in this population, and considerable gaps in the field remain. We discuss the epidemiology, etiology, and management approach in youth with HTN and how they differ from adults. We contextualize HTN and cardiovascular health on a continuum across the life course. We discuss key considerations for the transition process for adolescents and young adults with HTN including the major barriers that exist. Finally, we review key immediate health care needs that are particularly important around the time of the transfer of care.
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- Sai Sudha Mannemuddhu
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital, Knoxville, TN; Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-College of Medicine, Knoxville, TN
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- Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology & Hypertension, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Division of Nephrology, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nephrology, Wake Forest School of Medicine and Brenner Children's Hospital, Winston Salem, NC; Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC; Cardiovascular Sciences Center, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC
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Thomsen EL, Esbensen BA, Hanghøj S, Hansson H, Boisen KA. Development of a complex intervention to support parents of adolescents with chronic illness transferring from pediatrics to adult care (ParTNerSTEPs). BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:485. [PMID: 35413976 PMCID: PMC9002046 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07888-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Transition from pediatric to adult care for adolescents with chronic illness is associated with outpatient non-attendance and low treatment adherence in adolescents, and with anxiety and concerns among parents. Recent studies have shown that parent involvement results in better transitions. The aim of this paper was to describe the development, through participatory design, of a comprehensive transfer program targeted to parents of adolescents with chronic illness. METHODS The study was based on the UK Medical Research Council's (MRC) framework on developing and testing complex interventions. To increase the program's feasibility and relevance, participatory design was chosen as the overall method. A collaboration group of parents, young people and health care professionals (HCP) were actively involved in the development of the program. The program was developed in three development stages, in accordance with the MRC framework: 1) identifying the evidence base, 2) identifying theory, and 3) modelling process and outcomes. RESULTS Together with the collaboration group, we developed a comprehensive transfer program targeting parents, by undertaking an iterative process, involving a literature review, individual interviews, workshops and online brainstorms. The program, called ParTNerSTEPs (Parents in Transition - a Nurse-led Support and Transfer Educational Program) comprised three components: 1) an informative website, 2) online educational events for parents, and 3) transfer consultations with providers from both pediatrics and adult care. CONCLUSIONS The MRC framework was successfully applied to develop a comprehensive transfer program targeting parents of adolescents with chronic ilness. By incorporating the principles of participatory design in the development phase, we ensured that both parents' and adolescents' needs were represented and addressed in the program. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT04969328.
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- Ena Lindhart Thomsen
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Center of Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100, Copenhagen O, Denmark.
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- Copenhagen Center for Arthritis Research (COPECARE), Center of Rheumatology and Spine Disorders, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Valdemar Hansens Vej 13-17, 2900, Glostrup, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Center of Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100, Copenhagen O, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 60B, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Center of Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100, Copenhagen O, Denmark
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Macher MA, Novo R, Baudouin V. [Transition of care from childhood and adolescence to adulthood in nephrology]. Med Sci (Paris) 2022; 38:182-190. [PMID: 35179473 DOI: 10.1051/medsci/2022003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
For a young patient suffering from a chronic disease, the transition from pediatric to adult care unit is a tricky step, with a high risk of poor therapeutic compliance, loss of follow-up, and possibly tragic consequences. Better knowledge of these risks has led to a strong mobilization of pediatricians and medical teams for adult care over the last ten years, and the notion of health care transition from childhood to adulthood tends to replace simple care transfer. Transition is a step-by-step well-planned process, over several years, aimed at preparing an adolescent to become an independent empowered young adult, and at accompanying him after the change of healthcare team. Chronic renal diseases beginning in childhood have a very different etiological distribution from those occurring in adulthood. They are often rare diseases benefiting from the care of specific reference centers. It is especially for severe renal failure, and more specifically for young transplant recipients, that transition programs have been developed. We describe here the main recommendations and current transition programs.
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- Marie-Alice Macher
- Service de néphrologie pédiatrique, Hôpital universitaire Robert Debré, AP-HP, 48 boulevard Sérurier, 75019 Paris, France
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- Service de néphrologie pédiatrique, Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre, CHU de Lille, avenue Eugène Avinée, 59000 Lille, France
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- Service de néphrologie pédiatrique, Hôpital universitaire Robert Debré, AP-HP, 48 boulevard Sérurier, 75019 Paris, France
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Bailey K, Lee S, de Los Reyes T, Lo L, Gorter JW, Toulany A. Quality indicators for transition from paediatric to adult care for adolescents with chronic physical and mental illness: protocol for a systematic review. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e055194. [PMID: 34725083 PMCID: PMC8562538 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Transition from paediatric to adult care is a complex process, which poses significant challenges for adolescents with chronic physical and mental illnesses. For many, transfer to adult care is associated with poor health and psychosocial outcomes. Quality indicators to evaluate transition to adult care are needed to benchmark and compare performance across conditions and health systems. This systematic review aims to identify quality indicators for successful transition to adult care which can be applied across chronic physical and/or mental illnesses. METHODS Published literature will be searched using MEDLINE, Embase and CINHAL from earliest available date to July 2021. Grey literature will be searched using the Grey Matters tool. Using a set of inclusion/exclusion criteria, two independent reviewers will screen titles and abstracts, followed by full-text review. Disagreements will be resolved by a third reviewer. Study selection and data extraction will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols. Study appraisal will be completed using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation for Quality Indicators instrument. Extracted quality indicators will be categorised into a conceptual framework. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Results from this review will offer novel insights into quality indicators that may be used to measure and evaluate transition success across conditions, which will be disseminated via a Canadian transition collaborative, workshops and peer-reviewed publication. Extracted quality indicators will be further prioritised in a Delphi study with patients, caregivers and providers. This is a critical step in developing a core set of metrics to evaluate transitions to adult care. Ethics approval is not required as this review will identify and synthesise findings from published literature. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020198030.
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- Katherine Bailey
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Adolescent Medicine, Monash Children's Hospital, Clayton, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Kosola S, Culnane E, Loftus H, Tornivuori A, Kallio M, Telfer M, Miettinen PJ, Kolho KL, Aalto K, Raivio T, Sawyer S. Bridge study protocol: an international, observational cohort study on the transition of healthcare for adolescents with chronic conditions. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e048340. [PMID: 34155079 PMCID: PMC8217914 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION More than 10% of adolescents live with a chronic disease or disability that requires regular medical follow-up as they mature into adulthood. During the first 2 years after adolescents with chronic conditions are transferred to adult hospitals, non-adherence rates approach 70% and emergency visits and hospitalisation rates significantly increase. The purpose of the Bridge study is to prospectively examine associations of transition readiness and care experiences with transition success: young patients' health, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and adherence to medical appointments as well as costs of care. In addition, we will track patients' growing independence and educational and employment pathways during the transition process. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Bridge is an international, prospective, observational cohort study. Study participants are adolescents with a chronic health condition or disability and their parents/guardians who attended the New Children's Hospital in Helsinki, Finland, or the Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne, Australia. Baseline assessment took place approximately 6 months prior to the transfer of care and follow-up data will be collected 1 year and 2 years after the transfer of care. Data will be collected from patients' hospital records and from questionnaires completed by the patient and their parent/guardian at each time point. The primary outcomes of this study are adherence to medical appointments, clinical health status and HRQoL and costs of care. Secondary outcome measures are educational and employment outcomes. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The Ethics Committee for Women's and Children's Health and Psychiatry at the Helsinki University Hospital (HUS/1547/2017) and the RCH Human Research Ethics Committee (38035) have approved the Bridge study protocol. Results will be published in international peer-reviewed journals and summaries will be provided to the funders of the study as well as patients and their parents/guardians. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04631965.
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- Silja Kosola
- Pediatric Research Center, New Children's Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Transition Support Service, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Transition Support Service, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Health Services, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Pediatric Research Center, New Children's Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Clinical Research, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Adolescent Medicine, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Pediatric Research Center, New Children's Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Pediatric Research Center, New Children's Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Pediatric Research Center, New Children's Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Pediatric Research Center, New Children's Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Stem Cells and Metabolism Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Health Services, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Adolescent Medicine, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Adolescent Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute and the Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Diaz-Gonzalez de Ferris ME, Díaz-González de Martínez MDL, Díaz-González de Velázquez AM, Díaz-González Borja A, Díaz-González Borja A, Filler G, Alvarez-Elías AC, Díaz-González Borja V. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Optimize the Care of Transitioning Adolescents and Young Adults with CKD. Blood Purif 2021; 50:684-695. [PMID: 33706317 DOI: 10.1159/000513520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with CKD or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) have unique medical, dental, psychosocial, neurocognitive, and academic needs and require close interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize their care. The etiology of CKD in AYAs is diverse compared to older adults. With their continuously improved survival, AYAs must start preparation for health-care transition (HCT) from pediatric- to adult-focused health care in the pediatric setting and it must continue at the adult-focused setting, given that their brain maturation and self-management skill acquisition occur until their mid-20s. While the growth and physical maturation of most visible body parts occur before 18 years of age, the prefrontal cortex of the brain, where reasoning, impulse control, and other higher executive functions reside, matures around 25 years of age. The HCT process must be monitored using patient- and caregiver-measuring tools to guide interventions. The HCT process becomes more complex when patients and/or caregivers have a language barrier, different cultural beliefs, or lower literacy levels. In this article, we discuss the unique comorbidities of pediatric-onset CKD/ESKD, provide information for a planned HCT preparation, and suggest interdisciplinary coordination as well as cultural and literacy-appropriate activities to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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- Escuela de Biotecnología, Universidad Mexicana del Estado de Mexico (UNIMEX), Mexico City, Mexico.,Ciencias de la Salud y Metodología de la Investigación, Escuela Preparatoria Oficial Anexa a la Normal de Cuautitlán-Izacalli, Estado de México, Mexico
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- Departments of Paediatrics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Departments of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Departments of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Lilibeth Caberto Kidney Clinical Research Unit, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Unidad de Investigación y Diagnóstico en Nefrología y Metabolismo Mineral Óseo, Hospital Infantil de México, Federico Gómez, Mexico City, Mexico.,Unidad de Estudios de Posgrado, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de, Mexico City, Mexico
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- San Ysidro Health, San Diego, California, USA.,Department of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
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Chung RJ, Mackie AS, Baker A, de Ferranti SD. Cardiovascular Risk and Cardiovascular Health Behaviours in the Transition From Childhood to Adulthood. Can J Cardiol 2020; 36:1448-1457. [PMID: 32585325 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2020.05.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The prevention and management of cardiovascular risk factors during the transition from childhood to adulthood is critically important in defining cardiovascular health trajectories. Unfortunately, many young people fall out of clinical care during this important time, leading to worsening cardiovascular risk and missed opportunities to modify future outcomes. The field of health care transition has evolved to support young people with complex health needs in developing self-management and self-advocacy skills to promote positive health outcomes despite changes in health care providers and resources. While transitional care efforts are largely focused on childhood-onset chronic illnesses such as sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis, young people with cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, and dyslipidemia also stand to benefit from structured supports to ensure continuity in care and positive health behaviours. On the backdrop of the broader health care transition literature, we offer practical insights and suggestions for ensuring that young people with cardiovascular risk factors experience uninterrupted high-quality care and support as they enter the adult health care system. Starting transition preparation in early adolescence, actively engaging all key stakeholders throughout the process, and remaining mindful of the developmental underpinnings and social context of transition are keys to success.
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- Richard J Chung
- Department of Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
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- Division of Cardiology, Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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