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Sirrianni J, Hanks C, Rust S, Hart LC. Continuation of Pediatric Care after Transfer to Adult Care Among Autistic Youth Overlap of Pediatric and Adult Care. J Autism Dev Disord 2024:10.1007/s10803-024-06314-5. [PMID: 38520586 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-024-06314-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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The transition from pediatric to adult health care is a vulnerable time period for autistic adolescents and young adults (AYA) and for some autistic AYA may include a period of receiving care in both the pediatric and adult health systems. We sought to assess the proportion of autistic AYA who continued to use pediatric health services after their first adult primary care appointment and to identify factors associated with continued pediatric contact. We analyzed electronic medical record (EMR) data from a cohort of autistic AYA seen in a primary-care-based program for autistic people. Using logistic and linear regression, we assessed the relationship between eight patient characteristics and (1) the odds of a patient having ANY pediatric visits after their first adult appointment and (2) the number of pediatric visits among those with at least one pediatric visit. The cohort included 230 autistic AYA, who were mostly white (68%), mostly male (82%), with a mean age of 19.4 years at the time of their last pediatric visit before entering adult care. The majority (n = 149; 65%) had pediatric contact after the first adult visit. Younger age at the time of the first adult visit and more pediatric visits prior to the first adult visit were associated with continued pediatric contact. In this cohort of autistic AYA, most patients had contact with the pediatric system after their first adult primary care appointment.
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- Joseph Sirrianni
- Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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- Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA
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- Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA.
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Betz CL, Coyne I, Hudson SM. Health Care Transition: The Struggle to Define Itself. Compr Child Adolesc Nurs 2023; 46:162-176. [PMID: 34180773 DOI: 10.1080/24694193.2021.1933264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Health care transition is an expanding field of health care practice and research focused on facilitating adolescents and emerging adults with long-term conditions to transfer uninterruptedly from pediatric to adult health care services and to transition successfully into adulthood and beyond. There is a widespread need to develop and implement service models as approximately one million adolescents and emerging adults with long-term conditions transfer their care into the adult system and enter adulthood. The purpose of this article is to explore major issues associated with the current state of health care transition practice, research and ultimately policymaking and systems change. The prominent issues addressed in this article include the following. Defining clearly what constitutes models of health care transition practice as ambiguity exists with terminology used with concepts integral to health care transition. The indistinct meanings of health care transition terminology commonly used, such as transition, transfer, readiness, and preparation, need to be operationalized for widespread application. Furthermore, questions remain as to what goal-directed outcomes are expected within this field of practice and science.
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- Cecily L Betz
- Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Leake E, Koopmans E, Sanders C. Primary Care Providers Involvement in Caring for Young Adults with Complex Chronic Conditions Exiting Pediatric Care: An Integrative Literature Review. Compr Child Adolesc Nurs 2023; 46:201-222. [PMID: 32191128 DOI: 10.1080/24694193.2020.1733707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The transition to adulthood is a critical time for everyone to build independence, experience new things, and become self-sufficient. With medical advances, individuals with complex chronic conditions are surviving into adulthood. As such they withstand additional challenges during this stage of their life including; facing a discontinuity of care, loss of prior health-care networks and champions, and a shift toward increased responsibility and self-management of their conditions. Often this shift results in the need for primary care providers to act as care managers, coordinating care and supporting the young adult as they navigate adulthood. In exploring the role of primary care providers with this population we reviewed the literature to identify what strategies primary care providers can use to enhance the transition process for young adults ages 15 to 25 years with complex chronic conditions exiting pediatric services. An integrative literature review approach was used to systematically search the contemporary literature. Applying inclusion criteria and quality assessment of relevant research and gray literature we identified 12 studies that warranted detailed review and analysis. Analysis of the studies highlighted four key themes: relationships, fear and anxiety, preparedness, and communication and collaboration. It was evident that health-care transition for young adults with complex chronic conditions was complicated by their psychosocial development and extensive health and service needs. Health-care transition is a team effort influenced by local contexts, resources, and relational practices. Both groups of primary care providers and young adults must be prepared prior to transition if they are to become immersed and engaged in this work. The population of young adults with complex chronic conditions exiting pediatric care will continue to grow as access to care delivery and medical technology continue to expand. While health-care transition for this population is complicated by extensive needs and psychosocial development, primary care providers can act as key supports in employing strategies to enhance the transition process for these young adults.
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- Emily Leake
- Urban Native Youth Association, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Health Research Institute, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
- School of Nursing, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Nursing, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
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LaMothe VJ, Kent K, Hill L, Morton B. Addressing Health Care Transition Competencies in Nurse Practitioner Education. J Nurse Pract 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Wyngaert KV, Nédée ML, Piessevaux O, De Martelaer T, Van Biesen W, Cocquyt V, Van Daele S, De Munter J. The role and the composition of a liaison team to facilitate the transition of adolescents and young adults: an umbrella review. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:1483-1494. [PMID: 36735061 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-04835-2] [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: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) benefit from healthcare transition (HCT) programs. Despite the well-established literature reviewing HCT, a considerable heterogeneity exists on the involved healthcare professionals. This review aims to explore systematic reviews on the practices and recommendations on which disciplines of professionals should be involved in HCT. An umbrella review was performed using the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases. To be eligible, systematic reviews had to report on the composition and/or the rationale of members of a transition team. Seventeen reviews were included in this systematic review. A healthcare professional that coordinates HCT was identified as a key caregiver in all reviews. Other reported members of a HCT team were nurses (75% of the reviews), social workers (44%), and peers/mentors (35%). The reported key responsibilities of a HCT team were to (i) manage communication, (ii) ensure continuity of care, and (iii) maintain contact with community services. Conclusions: A team responsible for HCT should be active on the organizational, medical, and social levels. Key members of a HCT team vary little between diseases and included a coordinator, social worker, and nurse. A coordinating physician could facilitate transition in complex conditions. At all times, the condition and needs of the AYA should determine who should be involved as caregiver. What is Known: • The psychosocial needs of adolescents and young adults during healthcare transition are largely similar between chronic diseases. What is New: • Coordinators, nurses and social workers were the most involved, independent of the condition. • A liaison team should be active on organizational-, medical- and social-levels.
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- Karsten Vanden Wyngaert
- Department of Internal Medicine, Renal Division, Ghent University Hospital, Corneel-Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Renal Division, Ghent University Hospital, Corneel-Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology Division, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Pediatric Pulmonology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Fegran L, Westergren T, Hall EOC, Aagaard H, Ludvigsen MS. Nurses' and Doctors' Experiences of Transferring Adolescents or Young Adults With Long-Term Health Conditions From Pediatric to Adult Care: A Metasynthesis. Glob Qual Nurs Res 2023; 10:23333936231189568. [PMID: 37561016 PMCID: PMC10408318 DOI: 10.1177/23333936231189568] [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: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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The transfer of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with long-term health conditions from pediatric to adult care is a multidisciplinary enterprise where nurses and doctors play an important role. This review aimed to identify and synthesize evidence from qualitative primary reports on how nurses and doctors experience the transfer of AYA aged 13 to 24 years with long-term health conditions to an adult hospital setting. We systematically searched seven electronic databases for reports published between January 2005 and November 2021 and reporting nurses' and doctors' experiences. We meta-summarized data from 13 reports derived from 11 studies published worldwide. Using qualitative content analysis, we metasynthesized nurses' and doctors' experiences into the theme "being boosters." Boosting AYA's transfer was characterized by supporting AYA's and their parents' changing roles, smoothening AYA's transition from pediatric to adult care, and handling AYA's encounters with a different care culture.
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- Liv Fegran
- University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway
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- University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway
- University of Stavanger, Norway
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- Lovisenberg diaconal University College, Oslo, Norway
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Betz CL, Mannino JE, Disabato JA, Marner V. Health care transition planning: A potpourri of perspectives from nurses. J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2022; 27:e12373. [PMID: 35388648 DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Nurses have important roles as members of the healthcare transition (HCT) planning interdisciplinary team. Nursing's scope of practice and framework of care brings a distinctive and complementary approach to this expanding field in pediatric care. It is therefore relevant to better understand the extent to which pediatric nurses are involved with the provision of HCT services and model development. DESIGN AND METHODS This was a qualitative analysis of a national survey of pediatric nurses. A thematic iterative process was used to code data. Three coders separately analyzed responses and then met to compare and discuss until a final list of codes was achieved. The codes were further analyzed until themes and subthemes emerged. Throughout the process, disagreements were discussed and resolved until consensus was achieved. RESULTS A sample of 1814 pediatric nurses and nurse practitioners from two US professional organizations participated in this national survey to gather data on their involvement in HCT planning. This survey contained 17 items, one of which was an open-ended question stating: Is there anything else you would like to share about your role with the population of transitioning youth and young adults with chronic illness and/or disability? The analysis of responses provided by 154 nurses is presented. Initial coding resulted in 11 categories of data. Four major themes, including four subthemes, emerged from the analysis of responses: Support for the need for transition (subtheme: Nursing involvement); Guidance needed for professional practice (subtheme: Types of guidelines and training); Lack of service linkages to adult providers; and Difficulty letting go (two subthemes: Pediatric providers; Parents). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS These findings indicated strong support for the need of HCT services and the importance of nursing involvement. However, challenges to HCT implementation were identified that include systemic, psychosocial, and educational barriers. As this field of practice and research continues to grow, it is important that pediatric nurses recognize the opportunities to have a clinical voice to develop nurse-led HCT services and programs.
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- Cecily L Betz
- Department of Pediatrics, USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Molloy College, New York, USA
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Okumura MJ, Kuo DZ, Ware AN, Cyr MH, White PH. Improving Health Care Transitions for Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs. Acad Pediatr 2022; 22:S7-S13. [PMID: 35248248 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2021.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [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] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Health care transitions (HCT) from pediatric to adult health care remain a challenge for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), their families and their clinicians. While the HCT literature has expanded, gaps remain in how to improve health outcomes during transitions. HCTs broadly encompass three key domain areas: transition planning, transfer to adult health care clinicians or an adult model of care, and integration into an adult care/model of care. The CYSHCNet national research agenda development process, described in a previous article, prioritized several key research areas to address deficiencies in the HCT process. The highest priority questions identified were "What are the best models to accomplish youth-adult transition planning? How might this translate to other transitions (eg, to new clinicians, new settings, new schools, etc.)?" and "How do gaps in insurance and community supports during early adulthood effect CYSHCN health outcomes, and how can they be reduced?". Based upon these priorities, we describe the current state of transition research and recommendations for future investigation. Recommendations: The authors recommend 3 primary areas of investigation: 1) Understanding the optimal development and implementation of HCT service models in partnership with youth and families to improve transition readiness and transfer 2) Defining the process and outcome measures that capture adequacy of transition-related activities and 3) Evaluating fiscal policies that incentivize the processes of transition readiness development, transfer to adult health care services, and continuity of care within an adult health care setting. This article explores approaches within each research domain.
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- Megumi J Okumura
- University of California, San Francisco, Divisions of General Pediatrics, General Internal Medicine and Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (MJ Okumura), San Francisco, Calif.
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- University at Buffalo, Division of General Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Pediatrics & Rehabilitation (DZ Kuo), Buffalo, NY
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- Healthcare Transition Consultant, Mallory Cyr, LLC (MH Cyr), Denver, Colo
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- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health (P White), Washington, DC
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Grossklaus H, Barnett S. Reflection on young adult transitional care in the Boston Children's Hospital Perioperative Care Coordination Clinic. J Pediatr Nurs 2022; 62:184-187. [PMID: 34127344 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.05.015] [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] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES The complexity of pediatric healthcare has increased due to advancement in research and identification of new treatment modalities. With these advancements, life expectancy has increased creating a greater need for young adult transition into adult medical settings and specialty care (Marani et al., 2020). The holistic approach of nursing care is essential in assisting young adults during this transitional period. PHENOMENON ADDRESSED Many pediatric hospitals and subspecialties continue to care for young adults ≥18 years of age that have not transitioned to adult care. In the perioperative care coordination clinic at Boston Children's Hospital, pediatric nurses and advanced practice nurse practitioners provide care to patients from infancy to adulthood, throughout many specialties, to ensure safe perioperative care for a medically complex surgical population. The purpose of this paper is to describe the PCCC young adult care coordination process that provides engaging opportunities for the young adult to advocate for oneself and promote autonomy as they proceed through the stages of transition to adult care. RESEARCH LINKAGES The perioperative care coordination process at Boston Children's Hospital aligns with the Society of Pediatric Nurses position statement that recommended pediatric nurses utilize a framework (Betz, 2017) and Meleis' middle-range theory of Transitions that identified the nursing role during the transitional process (Meleis et al., 2000). A suggestion for future nursing research includes development of a nursing framework that nurses can utilize when supporting young adults during their progression through the steps of transition from pediatric to adult perioperative programs.
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- Heather Grossklaus
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Perioperative Care Coordination Clinic, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Perioperative Care Coordination Clinic, USA.
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Betz CL, Mannino JE, Disabato JA. Survey of US pediatric nurses' role in health care transition planning: Focus on assessment of self-management abilities of youth and young adults with long-term conditions. J Child Health Care 2021; 25:468-480. [PMID: 32870717 DOI: 10.1177/1367493520953649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The survival rates of youth and young adults (YYAs) diagnosed with long-term conditions have improved considerably as 90% now enter adulthood; health care transition planning (HCTP) has emerged as a nursing practice priority. The aim of this national online survey was to investigate the extent to which nurses, recruited from two major United States pediatric nursing organizations are involved with HCTP including assessing YYA self-management abilities (SMA). Findings of a 9-item assessment of self-management abilities subscale of the nurses' role in HTCP tool are reported. The nurse respondents (n = 1269), identified the most frequently assessed SMA was the YYAs' ability to understand and speak about their condition and its treatment (M = 2.3, SD = .89). The least frequently assessed was the YYAs' ability to identify community advocates to help them become more independent (M =1.5, SD = .90). Regression analysis identified significant predictors of the frequency nurses assess YYA for SMA included nurses' level of knowledge, perceived level of importance, HCTP and skills identified in job description, and caring for YYA. Findings indicate HCTP care advancements will necessitate HCTP training and development of nurse-led service efforts to facilitate optimal outcomes for YYA.
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- Cecily L Betz
- Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, CA, USA
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- Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing, and Health Sciences 6957Molloy College, NY, USA
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- College of Nursing and School of Medicine, 296427University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, CO, USA
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Mazurek MO, Stobbe G, Loftin R, Malow BA, Agrawal MM, Tapia M, Hess A, Farmer J, Cheak-Zamora N, Kuhlthau K, Sohl K. ECHO Autism Transition: Enhancing healthcare for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. AUTISM : THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2020; 24:633-644. [PMID: 31581793 DOI: 10.1177/1362361319879616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2024]
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Transition-age youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorder have complex healthcare needs, yet the current healthcare system is not equipped to adequately meet the needs of this growing population. Primary care providers lack training and confidence in caring for youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. The current study developed and tested an adaptation of the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes model to train and mentor primary care providers (n = 16) in best-practice care for transition-age youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. The Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Autism Transition program consisted of 12 weekly 1-h sessions connecting primary care providers to an interdisciplinary expert team via multipoint videoconferencing. Sessions included brief didactics, case-based learning, and guided practice. Measures of primary care provider self-efficacy, knowledge, and practice were administered pre- and post-training. Participants demonstrated significant improvements in self-efficacy regarding caring for youth/young adults with autism spectrum disorder and reported high satisfaction and changes in practice as a result of participation. By contrast, no significant improvements in knowledge or perceived barriers were observed. Overall, the results indicate that the model holds promise for improving primary care providers' confidence and interest in working with transition-age youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. However, further refinements may be helpful for enhancing scope and impact on practice.
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- Nationwide Children's Hospital, USA
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Sattoe JNT, Peeters MAC, Haitsma J, van Staa A, Wolters VM, Escher JC. Value of an outpatient transition clinic for young people with inflammatory bowel disease: a mixed-methods evaluation. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e033535. [PMID: 31911522 PMCID: PMC6955474 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Developing and evaluating effective transition interventions for young people (16-25 years) with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a high priority. While transition clinics (TCs) have been recommended, little is known about their operating structures and outcomes. This study aimed to gain insight into the value of a TC compared with direct handover care. DESIGN Controlled mixed-methods evaluation of process outcomes, clinical outcomes and patient-reported outcomes. SETTING Two outpatient IBD clinics in the Netherlands. PARTICIPANTS Data collection included: semistructured interviews with professionals (n=8), observations during consultations with young people (5×4 hours), medical chart reviews of patients transferred 2 to 4 years prior to data collection (n=56 in TC group; n=54 in control group) and patient questionnaires (n=14 in TC group; n=19 in control group). OUTCOMES Data were collected on service structures and daily routines of the TC, experienced barriers, facilitators and benefits, healthcare use, clinical outcomes, self-management outcomes and experiences and satisfaction of young people with IBD. RESULTS At the TC, multidisciplinary team meetings and alignment of care between paediatric and adult care providers were standard practice. Non-medical topics received more attention during consultations with young people at the TC. Barriers experienced by professionals were time restrictions, planning difficulties, limited involvement of adult care providers and insufficient financial coverage. Facilitators experienced were high professional motivation and a high case load. Over the year before transfer, young people at the TC had more planned consultations (p=0.015, Cohen's d=0.47). They showed a positive trend in better transfer experiences and more satisfaction. Those in direct handover care more often experienced a relapse before transfer (p=0.003) and had more missed consultations (p=0.034, Cohen's d=-0.43) after transfer. CONCLUSION A TC offer opportunities to improve transitional care, but organisational and financial barriers need to be addressed before guidelines and consensus statements in healthcare policy and daily practice can be effectively implemented.
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- Jane N T Sattoe
- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Erasmus Medical Centre - Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Disabato JA, Mannino JE, Betz CL. Pediatric Nurses' Role in Health Care Transition Planning: National Survey Findings and Practice Implications. J Pediatr Nurs 2019; 49:60-66. [PMID: 31494347 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2019.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Revised: 08/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE Youth and young adults (YYA) with chronic illness and/or disability (CID) face numerous challenges in transition from pediatric to adult health care. Established evidence supports interdisciplinary team approaches to preparing youth and families for transition and transfer. The purpose of this national survey was to address a gap in current knowledge specific to pediatric nursing professionals' roles and responsibilities in health care transition planning (HCTP). METHODOLOGY A quantitative descriptive study using a survey questionnaire validated by experts in the field investigated respondents' role in HCTP, inclusion of HCTP in job description, levels of HCTP knowledge, and ratings of importance of HCTP elements. A volunteer sample of 1814 respondents was drawn from two professional organizations. RESULTS Over 64% of respondents performed HCTP activities related to complex chronic illness management. Only 18% reported specialized training in HCTP. The highest-ranking items in regard to perceived importance were educating and supporting disease self-management and speaking with families about complex needs. Predictors of perceived importance were role, inclusion of transition planning in a job description, percentage of time in direct care, caring for those aged 14 years and older, and level of knowledge about HCTP. CONCLUSIONS The findings highlight key aspects of the pediatric nurse role in HCTP and identify specific elements that can be addressed to support future HCTP role development. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Pediatric nurses perform a vital role in HCTP for YYA with CID that may be enhanced with the inclusion of HCTP activities in job descriptions and specialized interdisciplinary HCTP training related to this emerging and growing population.
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- Jennifer A Disabato
- College of Nursing & School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States of America.
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- Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing, Molloy College, Rockville Center, NY, United States of America
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- Clinical Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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Coyne I, Sheehan A, Heery E, While AE. Healthcare transition for adolescents and young adults with long-term conditions: Qualitative study of patients, parents and healthcare professionals' experiences. J Clin Nurs 2019; 28:4062-4076. [PMID: 31327174 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES To examine the needs and perspectives regarding healthcare transition for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with the following long-term conditions: diabetes, cystic fibrosis and congenital heart disease. BACKGROUND Transition of AYAs within healthcare services has become increasingly important as more children are surviving into adulthood with long-term conditions. Yet, limited empirical evidence exists regarding transition experiences. DESIGN Qualitative study fulfilling the completed consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative studies criteria (see Appendix S1). METHODS Semi-structured interviews with AYAs aged 14-25 years (n = 47), parents (n = 37) and health professionals (n = 32), which was part of a larger mixed-methods study. Sample was recruited from two children's hospitals and four general hospitals in Ireland. RESULTS Transfer occurred between the ages of 16-early 20s years depending on the service. None of the hospitals had a transition policy, and transition practices varied considerably. Adolescents worried about facing the unknown, communicating and trusting new staff and self-management. The transition process was smooth for some young adults, while others experienced a very abrupt transfer. Parents desired greater involvement in the transition process with some perceiving a lack of recognition of the importance of their role. In paediatric services, nurses reported following-up adolescents who struggled with treatment adherence and clinic attendance, whereas after transfer, little effort was made to engage young adults if there were lapses in care, as this was generally considered the young adults' prerogative. CONCLUSIONS The amount of preparation and the degree to which the shift in responsibility had occurred prior to transition appeared to influence successful transition for AYAs and their parents. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nurses in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team can help AYAs develop their self-management skills and guide parents on how to relinquish responsibility gradually prior to transition.
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- Imelda Coyne
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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The Role of Pediatric Psychologists in the Transition of Youth to Adult Health Care: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Their Practice and Recommendations. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2018; 26:353-363. [PMID: 30421157 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-018-9591-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Transition from pediatric to adult health care setting is a challenge for young patients because of the psychosocial issues they may present that could hinder their commitment to treatment and medical care. Psychologists play a key role in supporting these patients. They intervene with the most vulnerable ones for whom the current transitional practice does not necessarily meet their specific needs and help them to develop an appropriate level of autonomy despite medical condition. To date, few studies have described their clinical practice in this field. This study aimed to gather in-depth information about the elements that characterize their different roles in transition care. Following a semi-structured interviews with ten pediatric psychologists, we conducted a thematic content analysis to identify common themes among participants. The results indicate that the psychologists' practice focuses on four main aspects: assessment, intervention, education, and liaison. Their recommendations point towards a better organization of health care services and a reflection on the best practices in psychology. These results highlight the specific roles that pediatric psychologists play in the transition process within the health care environment.
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White PH, Cooley WC, Boudreau ADA, Cyr M, Davis BE, Dreyfus DE, Forlenza E, Friedland A, Greenlee C, Mann M, McManus M, Meleis AI, Pickler L. Supporting the Health Care Transition From Adolescence to Adulthood in the Medical Home. Pediatrics 2018; 142:peds.2018-2587. [PMID: 30348754 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-2587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 424] [Impact Index Per Article: 70.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Risk and vulnerability encompass many dimensions of the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Transition from pediatric, parent-supervised health care to more independent, patient-centered adult health care is no exception. The tenets and algorithm of the original 2011 clinical report, "Supporting the Health Care Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood in the Medical Home," are unchanged. This updated clinical report provides more practice-based quality improvement guidance on key elements of transition planning, transfer, and integration into adult care for all youth and young adults. It also includes new and updated sections on definition and guiding principles, the status of health care transition preparation among youth, barriers, outcome evidence, recommended health care transition processes and implementation strategies using quality improvement methods, special populations, education and training in pediatric onset conditions, and payment options. The clinical report also includes new recommendations pertaining to infrastructure, education and training, payment, and research.
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- Patience H. White
- Got Transition/The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health and Department of Medicine and Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia; and
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- Department of Pediatrics, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire
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Mannino JE, Disabato JA, Betz CL. The Development and Content Validation of a Self-reported Instrument to Explore the Nurse's Role in Healthcare Transition Planning for Youth and Young Adults With Chronic Illness and/or Disability (NR-HCTP). J Pediatr Nurs 2018; 43:56-61. [PMID: 30473157 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2018.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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PURPOSE To develop an instrument to assess the nurse's role and responsibilities in healthcare transition planning (HCTP) for youth and young adults (YYA) with chronic illness and/or disability (CI/D) that will determine to what extent nurses are involved with providing HCTP services; and identify the specific activities that nurses engage in when providing HCTP services. DESIGN AND METHODS A panel of seven experts in the field were used to determine content validity. RESULTS The final NR-HCTP instrument contains a total of 68 items (17 main items, 5 containing sub items) representing activities that nurses engage in when providing HCTP services, their level and extent of involvement, and their level of knowledge in the areas of HCTP. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS An exploration of nurse's roles in HCTP for YYA with CI/D allows for discussion of current nursing practices in the transition process. The information obtained may be used to identify gaps in knowledge and practice guidelines, develop nursing core elements and educational materials to support nurses in their role, and inform nursing administrators in the development of appropriate HCTP position descriptions.
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- Jennifer E Mannino
- Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing, Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY, USA.
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- Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado College of Nursing, School of Medicine, USA
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- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, USA
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Noyes J, Pritchard S, Pritchard A, Bennett V, Rees S. Conflicting realities experienced by children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions when transitioning to adult health services. J Adv Nurs 2018; 74:2871-2881. [PMID: 30047155 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Revised: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to report a secondary qualitative analysis exploring the cultural and practical differences that young people and parents experience when transitioning from children's to adult services. BACKGROUND Despite two decades of research and quality improvement initiatives, young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions still find transition unsatisfactory. DESIGN Secondary analysis: 77 qualitative interviews with children and young people (20), parents (35), siblings (1), professionals (21). METHODS Qualitative framework analysis completed 2017. FINDINGS Six conflicting realities were identified: Planning to live and planning to die with different illness trajectories that misaligned with adult service models; being treated as an adult and the oldest "patient" in children's services compared with being treated as a child and the youngest "patient" in adult services; being a "child" in a child's body in children's services compared with being a "child" in an adult's body in adult services for those with learning impairments; being treated by experienced children's professionals within specialist children's services compared with being treated by relatively inexperienced professionals within generalist adult services; being relatively one of many with the condition in children's services to being one of very few with the condition in adult services; meeting the same eligibility criteria in children's services but not adult services. CONCLUSION Inequity and skills deficits can be addressed through targeted interventions. Expanding age-specific transition services, use of peer-to-peer social media, and greater joint facilitation of social support groups between health services and not-for-profit organizations may help mitigate age dilution and social isolation in adult services.
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- Jane Noyes
- School of Social Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, Wales, UK
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- School of Social Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, Wales, UK
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- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Research and Development Office Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Wales Council for Voluntary Action, Cardiff, Wales, UK
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Michaud S, Dasgupta K, Bell L, Yale JF, Anjachak N, Wafa S, Nakhla M. Adult care providers' perspectives on the transition to adult care for emerging adults with Type 1 diabetes: a cross-sectional survey. Diabet Med 2018; 35:846-854. [PMID: 29577410 DOI: 10.1111/dme.13627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIMS To assess adult diabetes care providers' current transition practices, knowledge about transition care, and perceived barriers to implementation of best practices in transition care for emerging adults with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. METHODS We administered a 38-item web-based survey to adult diabetes care providers identified through the Québec Endocrinologist Medical Association and Diabetes Québec. RESULTS Fifty-three physicians responded (35%). Fewer than half of all respondents (46%) were familiar with the American Diabetes Association's transition care position statement. Approximately one-third of respondents reported a gap of >6 months between paediatric and adult diabetes care. Most (83%) believed communication with the paediatric team was adequate; however, only 56% reported receiving a medical summary and 2% a psychosocial summary from the paediatric provider. Respondents believed that the paediatric team should improve emerging adults' preparation for transition care by developing their self-management skills and improve teaching about the differences between paediatric and adult-oriented care. Only 31% had a system for identifying emerging adults lost to follow-up in adult care. Perceived barriers included difficulty accessing psychosocial services, emerging adults' lack of motivation, and inadequate transition preparation. Most (87%) were interested in having additional resources, including a self-care management tool and a registry to track those lost to follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the need to better engage adult care providers into transition care practices. Despite adult physicians' interest in transition care, implementation of transition care recommendations and resources in clinical care remains limited. Enhanced efforts are needed to improve access to mental health services within the adult healthcare setting.
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- S Michaud
- Department of Paediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
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- Department of Paediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University
- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
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Cadogan K, Waldrop J, Maslow G, Chung RJ. S.M.A.R.T. Transitions: A Program Evaluation. J Pediatr Health Care 2018; 32:e81-e90. [PMID: 29957451 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2018.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Various programs have been proposed to facilitate more successful transitions from pediatric to adult care for children with special health care needs. Few have been evaluated for their effectiveness. The purpose of this project was to systematically evaluate the Duke Complex Care Clinic using the social-ecological model of adolescent and young adult readiness for transition (SMART). METHODS Cross-sectional data were acquired from surveys of 23 patient/parent dyads and from retrospective chart reviews for 50 patients. After the initial program evaluation, a pilot transition readiness tracking tool was implemented. RESULTS Documentation of compliance with the SMART domains was high. Despite high satisfaction with the clinic and a focus on transition, many of the patient/parent dyads expressed low confidence in their ability to transition successfully. CONCLUSIONS Transition beliefs and expectations should be further assessed and addressed in transition care visits. Further modification of the patient tracking tool and clinic flow may improve patient transition outcomes.
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Higginson A, Forgeron P, Dick B, Harrison D. Moving on: A survey of Canadian nurses’ self-reported transition practices for young people with chronic pain. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN-REVUE CANADIENNE DE LA DOULEUR 2018; 2:169-181. [PMID: 35005377 PMCID: PMC8730587 DOI: 10.1080/24740527.2018.1484663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background Practices to support the transition of a young person from the pediatric to the adult health care setting have been examined for many chronic illness populations. However, specific transition practices to support young people with chronic pain have not been examined. Aim The aim of this study was to describe the current nursing practices used in the pediatric and the adult health care to support transition of young people with chronic pain in Canada. Methods An online survey of pediatric and adult chronic pain nurses’ self-reported transition practices was conducted. Results Twenty-two nurses completed the survey, 10 (45.5%) from the pediatric chronic pain setting and 12 (54.4%) from the adult chronic pain setting. Of the pediatric nurses surveyed none reported using a psychometrically valid tool to assess a young person’s readiness of general transition skills; however, one reported using a tool to assess understanding of chronic pain. Most health care facilities in which these pediatric nurses worked offered a general transition clinic, but only one of these facilities also had a chronic pain transition clinic. Nurses in both settings perceived that young people experience increased levels of distress during transition yet most did not report using formal transition practices in their care. Conclusion Nursing practices and clinic resources to support the transition of young people with chronic pain may not meet the needs of this population. Practices may benefit from the use of psychometrically validated tools to assess general transition preparedness. Research is needed to adapt tools and determine best transition practices for the chronic pain population.
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- Andrea Higginson
- School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University , Halifax, Canada
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- Departments of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Psychiatry & Pediatrics, Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry & Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta , Edmonton, Canada
- Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry & Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta , Edmonton, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Nursing Care of Children, Youth and Families, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Gray WN, Reed-Knight B, Morgan PJ, Holbrook E, Kugathasan S, Saeed SA, Denson LA, Hommel KA. Multi-Site Comparison of Patient, Parent, and Pediatric Provider Perspectives on Transition to Adult Care in IBD. J Pediatr Nurs 2018. [PMID: 29525216 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2018.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE This multi-site study examines patient, parent, and pediatric provider perspectives on what is most important for successful transition. DESIGN AND METHODS Using the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire, 190 participants recruited from two pediatric IBD centers selected the top five skills they considered "most important for successful transition." Rankings were summarized and compared by group. RESULTS While patients, parents, and clinicians all identified "calling the doctor about unusual changes in health" and "taking medications correctly and independently" as being important, each stakeholder group qualitatively and statistically differed in terms of transition readiness skills emphasized. Patients endorsed "calling the doctor about unusual changes in health" and "being knowledgeable about insurance coverage," as being most important to successful transition while parents emphasized health monitoring and problem solving. Pediatric providers emphasized adherence to treatment and reporting unusual changes in health. There were statistically significant differences in endorsement rates across participants for seven transition readiness skills. Patients agreed with providers 80% of the time and with their parents 40% of the time. Parent-provider agreement was 60%. CONCLUSIONS Although there was some overlap across groups, areas of emphasis differed by informant. Patients emphasized skills they need to learn, parents emphasized skills they most likely manage for their children, and providers emphasized skills that directly impact their provision of care. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Patient, parent, and provider beliefs all need to be considered when developing a comprehensive transition program. Failure to do so may result in programs that do not meet the needs of youth with IBD.
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- Wendy N Gray
- Auburn University, Department of Psychology, Auburn, AL, United States; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Behavioral Medicine & Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati, OH, United States.
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- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States; Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Atlanta, GA, United States; GI Care for Kids, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Dayton Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Dayton, OH, United States
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Schubert-Martin Pediatric IBD Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Dayton Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Dayton, OH, United States
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Schubert-Martin Pediatric IBD Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati, OH, United States; University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Behavioral Medicine & Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati, OH, United States; University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Wells F, Manning J. Transition of care from children's to adult services. Nurs Child Young People 2018; 29:30-34. [PMID: 29115770 DOI: 10.7748/ncyp.2017.e897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Transition service development is high on the agenda in contemporary healthcare improvement and there is a wealth of literature focusing on the shortcomings of many existing transition services. This literature review aims at identify and summarise research on the issues and needs surrounding transitional care from children's to adult services, and to explore, critique and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, processes and systems relating to supporting transitions for young people between children's and adult services. Many studies focus on the transition of young people from children's to adult services. Some areas of transitional care have been researched thoroughly, including the self-reported experiences of young people. A large number of studies have explored specific interventions aimed at young people and healthcare systems. A single approach or intervention to support transition appears to be neither beneficial for all young people, nor appropriate for all services. The effect of specific interventions is largely inconclusive.
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- Francesca Wells
- Nottingham Children's Hospital, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, England
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Sam-Agudu NA, Pharr JR, Bruno T, Cross CL, Cornelius LJ, Okonkwo P, Oyeledun B, Khamofu H, Olutola A, Erekaha S, Menson WNA, Ezeanolue EE. Adolescent Coordinated Transition (ACT) to improve health outcomes among young people living with HIV in Nigeria: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2017; 18:595. [PMID: 29237487 PMCID: PMC5729403 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-017-2347-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) have worse health outcomes than other populations of people living with HIV. Contributing factors include lack of standard and comprehensive procedures for ALHIV transitioning from pediatric to adult care. This has contributed to poor retention at, and following transition, which is problematic especially in high ALHIV-burden, resource-limited settings like Nigeria. METHODS Using a two-arm cluster randomized control design, the Adolescent Coordinated Transition (ACT) trial will measure the comparative effectiveness of a graduated transition and organized support group intervention against the usual practice of abrupt transfer of Nigerian ALHIV from pediatric to adult care. This study will be conducted at 12 secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities (six intervention, six control) across all six of Nigeria's geopolitical zones. The study population is 13- to 17-year-old ALHIV (N = 216, n = 108 per study arm) on antiretroviral therapy. Study participants will be followed through a 12-month pre-transfer/transition period and for an additional 24 months post transfer/transition. The primary outcome measure is the proportion of ALHIV retained in care at 12 and 24 months post transfer. Secondary outcome measures are proportions of ALHIV achieving viral suppression and demonstrating increased psychosocial wellbeing and self-efficacy measured by psychometric tests including health locus of control, functional social support, perceived mental health, and sexual risk and behavior. DISCUSSION We hypothesize that the ACT intervention will significantly increase psychosocial wellbeing, retention in care and ultimately viral suppression among ALHIV. ACT's findings have the potential to facilitate the development of standard guidelines for transitioning ALHIV and improving health outcomes in this population. The engagement of a consortium of local implementing partners under the Nigeria Implementation Science Alliance allows for nationwide study implementation and expedient results dissemination to program managers and policy-makers. Ultimately, ACT may also provide evidence to inform transitioning guidelines not only for ALHIV but for adolescents living with other chronic diseases in resource-limited settings. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, ID: NCT03152006 . Registered on May 12, 2017.
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- Nadia A Sam-Agudu
- Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Unit, Clinical Services, and International Research Center of Excellence, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.,Division of Epidemiology and Prevention, Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, OH, USA
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- Global Health Initiative, School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, 89154, USA
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- Global Health Initiative, School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, 89154, USA
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- School of Medicine and School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- School of Social Work and College of Public Health, University of Georgia Athens, Athens, GA, USA
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- Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Unit, Clinical Services, and International Research Center of Excellence, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Global Health Initiative, School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, 89154, USA
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- Global Health Initiative, School of Community Health Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, 89154, USA.
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Tanner AE, Philbin MM, Ma A, Chambers BD, Nichols S, Lee S, Fortenberry JD. Adolescent to Adult HIV Health Care Transition From the Perspective of Adult Providers in the United States. J Adolesc Health 2017; 61:434-439. [PMID: 28754584 PMCID: PMC5898429 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Revised: 05/03/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE The HIV Care Continuum highlights the need for HIV-infected youth to be tested, linked, and maintained in lifelong care. Care engagement is important for HIV-infected youth in order for them to stay healthy, maintain a low viral load, and reduce further transmission. One point of potential interruption in the care continuum is during health care transition from adolescent- to adult-centered HIV care. HIV-related health care transition research focuses mainly on youth and on adolescent clinic providers; missing is adult clinic providers' perspectives. METHODS We examined health care transition processes through semi-structured interviews with 28 adult clinic staff across Adolescent Trials Network sites. We also collected quantitative data related to clinical characteristics and transition-specific strategies. RESULTS Overall, participants described health care transition as a "warm handoff" and a collaborative effort across adolescent and adult clinics. Emergent transition themes included adult clinical care culture (e.g., patient responsibility), strategies for connecting youth to adult care (e.g., adolescent clinic staff attending youth's first appointment at adult clinic), and approaches to evaluating transition outcomes (e.g., data sharing). Participants provided transition improvement recommendations (e.g., formalized protocols). CONCLUSIONS Using evidence-based research and a quality improvement framework to inform comprehensive and streamlined transition protocols can help enhance the capacity of adult clinics to collaborate with adolescent clinics to provide coordinated and uninterrupted HIV-related care and to improve continuum of care outcomes.
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- Amanda E Tanner
- Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina.
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- Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York City, New York
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- Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina
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- Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, California
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- Maternal and Pediatric Infectious Disease Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Section of Adolescent Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Cecily L Betz
- Research Director, Director of Nursing Training, USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Children's Hospital Los Angeles; Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California.
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Prüfe J, Dierks ML, Bethe D, Oldhafer M, Müther S, Thumfart J, Feldkötter M, Büscher A, Sauerstein K, Hansen M, Pohl M, Drube J, Thiel F, Rieger S, John U, Taylan C, Dittrich K, Hollenbach S, Klaus G, Fehrenbach H, Kranz B, Montoya C, Lange-Sperandio B, Ruckenbrod B, Billing H, Staude H, Brunkhorst R, Rusai K, Pape L, Kreuzer M. Transition structures and timing of transfer from paediatric to adult-based care after kidney transplantation in Germany: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e015593. [PMID: 28606904 PMCID: PMC5734418 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES It is known that transition, as a shift of care, marks a vulnerable phase in the adolescents' lives with an increased risk for non-adherence and allograft failure. Still, the transition process of adolescents and young adults living with a kidney transplant in Germany is not well defined. The present research aims to assess transition-relevant structures for this group of young people. Special attention is paid to the timing of the process. SETTING In an observational study, we visited 21 departments of paediatric nephrology in Germany. Participants were doctors (n=19), nurses (n=14) and psychosocial staff (n=16) who were responsible for transition in the relevant centres. Structural elements were surveyed using a short questionnaire. The experiential viewpoint was collected by interviews which were transcribedverbatim before thematic analysis was performed. RESULTS This study highlights that professionals working within paediatric nephrology in Germany are well aware of the importance of successful transition. Key elements of transitional care are well understood and mutually agreed on. Nonetheless, implementation within daily routine seems challenging, and the absence of written, structured procedures may hamper successful transition. CONCLUSIONS While professionals aim for an individual timing of transfer based on medical, social, emotional and structural aspects, rigid regulations on transfer age as given by the relevant health authorities add on to the challenge. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN Registry no 22988897; results (phase I) and pre-results (phase II).
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- Jenny Prüfe
- Department of Paediatric Kidney, Liver and Metabolic Diseases, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health System Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Division of Paediatric Nephrology, Centre for Child and Adolescent Medicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Berliner TransitionsProgramm (BTP), DRK-Kliniken (German Red Cross Hospitals) Berlin Westend, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Nephrology, Charité, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics II, Essen University Hospital, Essen, Germany
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- KfH Centre of Paediatric Nephrology, Clementine Children’s Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of General Paediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Neonatology, Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Kidney, Liver and Metabolic Diseases, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- University Children’s Hospital Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Division of Paediatric Nephrology, Centre for Child and Adolescent Medicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- University Children’s Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Nephrology, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- KfH Centres of Paediatric Nephrology, St. Georg Hospital, Leipzig, Germany
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- KfH Centres of Paediatric Nephrology, University Hospital of Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- KfH Centre of Paediatric Nephrology, Children’s Hospital Memmingen, Memmingen, Germany
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- University Children’s Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- KfH Centre of Paediatric Nephrology, University Children’s Hospital, München, Germany
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- Children’s Hospital, Olgahospital Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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- University Children’s Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- University Children’s Hospital, Rostock, Germany
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- KfH Centre of Nephrology, Hospitals of the Hannover Region, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Kidney, Liver and Metabolic Diseases, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Kidney, Liver and Metabolic Diseases, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Aho AC, Hultsjö S, Hjelm K. Experiences of being parents of young adults living with recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy from a salutogenic perspective. Neuromuscul Disord 2017; 27:585-595. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2017.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2016] [Revised: 01/23/2017] [Accepted: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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McManus M, White P. Transition to Adult Health Care Services for Young Adults with Chronic Medical Illness and Psychiatric Comorbidity. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 2017; 26:367-380. [PMID: 28314461 DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2016.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This article provides national data on the lack of transition preparation among youth with special health care needs, including those with emotional, behavioral, and developmental conditions. Consumer and provider transition barriers pertaining to inadequate transition support are summarized. In addition, current US transition goals are presented along with health professional recommendations on transition. The Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition, which are aligned with professional recommendations, are reviewed with practice-based lessons learned from quality improvement efforts. The article concludes with a discussion of transition evaluation needs and opportunities.
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- Margaret McManus
- Got Transition, The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health, 1615 M Street Northwest, Suite 290, Washington, DC 20036, USA.
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- Got Transition, The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health, 1615 M Street Northwest, Suite 290, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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Tanner AE, Philbin MM, DuVal A, Ellen J, Kapogiannis B, Fortenberry JD. Transitioning HIV-Positive Adolescents to Adult Care: Lessons Learned From Twelve Adolescent Medicine Clinics. J Pediatr Nurs 2016; 31:537-43. [PMID: 27133767 PMCID: PMC5026881 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2015] [Revised: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 04/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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UNLABELLED To maximize positive health outcomes for youth with HIV as they transition from youth to adult care, clinical staff need strategies and protocols to help youth maintain clinic engagement and medication adherence. Accordingly, this paper describe transition processes across twelve clinics within the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) to provide lessons learned and inform the development of transition protocols to improve health outcomes as youth shift from adolescent to adult HIV care. DESIGN AND METHODS During a large multi-method Care Initiative program evaluation, three annual visits were completed at each site from 2010-2012 and conducted 174 semi-structured interviews with clinical and program staff (baseline n=64, year 1 n=56, year 2=54). RESULTS The results underscore the value of adhering to recent American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) transition recommendations, including: developing formal transition protocols, preparing youth for transition, facilitating youth's connection to the adult clinic, and identifying necessary strategies for transition evaluation. CONCLUSIONS Transitioning youth with HIV involves targeting individual-, provider-, and system-level factors. Acknowledging and addressing key barriers is essential for developing streamlined, comprehensive, and context-specific transition protocols. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Adolescent and adult clinic involvement in transition is essential to reduce service fragmentation, provide coordinated and continuous care, and support individual and community level health.
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- Amanda E Tanner
- Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, USA.
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- HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies at Columbia University and New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD and All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Pediatric, Adolescent and Maternal AIDS Branch, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Sattoe JNT, Peeters MAC, Hilberink SR, Ista E, van Staa A. Evaluating outpatient transition clinics: a mixed-methods study protocol. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e011926. [PMID: 27566639 PMCID: PMC5013382 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2016] [Revised: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 07/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION To support young people in their transition to adulthood and transfer to adult care, a number of interventions have been developed. One particularly important intervention is the transition clinic (TC), where paediatric and adult providers collaborate. TCs are often advocated as best practices in transition care for young people with chronic conditions, but little is known about TC models and effects. The proposed study aims to gain insight into the added value of a TC compared with usual care (without a TC). METHODS AND ANALYSIS We propose a mixed-methods study with a retrospective controlled design consisting of semistructured interviews among healthcare professionals, observations of consultations with young people, chart reviews of young people transferred 2-4 years prior to data collection and questionnaires among the young people included in the chart reviews. Qualitative data will be analysed through thematic analysis and results will provide insights into structures and daily routines of TCs, and experienced barriers and facilitators in transitional care. Quantitatively, within-group differences on clinical outcomes and healthcare use will be studied over the four measurement moments. Subsequently, comparisons will be made between intervention and control groups on all outcomes at all measurement moments. Primary outcomes are 'no-show after transfer' (process outcome) and 'experiences and satisfaction with the transfer' (patient-reported outcome). Secondary outcomes consider clinical outcomes, healthcare usage, self-management outcomes and perceived quality of care. ETHICS The Medical Ethical Committee of the Erasmus Medical Centre approved the study protocol (MEC-2014-246). DISSEMINATION Study results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and conferences. The study started in September 2014 and will continue until December 2016. The same study design will be used in a national study in 20 diabetes settings (2016-2018).
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- Jane N T Sattoe
- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Erasmus University Medical Center, Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Institute of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus University Medical Center, Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Institute of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Christian BJ. Translational Research - Balancing the Demands of Chronic Illness Caregiving and Self-Management for Children, Adolescents, and their Parents. J Pediatr Nurs 2016; 31:449-52. [PMID: 27321877 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2016.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Betz CL, O'Kane LS, Nehring WM, Lobo ML. Systematic review: Health care transition practice service models. Nurs Outlook 2016; 64:229-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2015.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2015] [Revised: 12/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/30/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Christian BJ. Translational Research--Addressing the Challenge of Healthcare Transitions for Adolescents With Special Health Care Needs. J Pediatr Nurs 2015; 30:797-801. [PMID: 26293903 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2015.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2015] [Accepted: 07/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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