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Morandi A, Umano GR, Vania A, Gugliemi V, Muscogiuri G, Maffeis C, Busetto L, Buscemi S, Cherubini V, Barazzoni R, Manco M. Optimising healthcare transition of adolescents and young adults to adult care: a perspective statement of the Italian Society of Obesity. Eat Weight Disord 2024; 29:51. [PMID: 39097845 PMCID: PMC11298504 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-024-01678-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024] Open
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The transition to adult health care (HCT, Health Care Transition), is the purposeful, planned movement of patients from paediatric to adult services. For the adolescent living with obesity (ALwO), the HCT represents a crucial window for effective intervention that can help improve body weight, adiposopathy, and metabolic complications. Nevertheless, no transition guidelines, models, and tools have been developed for these patients. The present statement of the Italian Society of Obesity examines the critical transition of ALwO from paediatric to adult healthcare. It synthesises current knowledge and identifies gaps in HCT of ALwO. Drawing on successful practices and evidence-based interventions worldwide, the paper explores challenges, including disparities and barriers, while advocating for patient and family involvement. Additionally, it discusses barriers and perspectives within the Italian health care scenario. The need for specialised training for healthcare providers and the impact of transition on healthcare policies are also addressed. The conclusions underscore the significance of well-managed transitions. The SIO recognises that without proper support during this transition, ALwOs risk facing a gap in healthcare delivery, exacerbating their condition, and increasing the likelihood of complications. Addressing this gap requires concerted efforts to develop effective transition models, enhance healthcare provider awareness, and ensure equitable access to care for all individuals affected by obesity. The document concludes by outlining avenues for future research and improvement.
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- Anita Morandi
- Paediatrics B Unit, Regional Centre for Pediatric Diabetes, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Pediatrics, and Gynecology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child, and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Diabetologia e Andrologia, Unità di Endocrinologia, and Cattedra Unesco "Educazione Alla Salute e Allo Sviluppo Sostenibile", University Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Paediatrics B Unit, Regional Centre for Pediatric Diabetes, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Pediatrics, and Gynecology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Centre for the Study and the Integrated Treatment of Obesity, Internal Medicine 3, Padua University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Nutrition, Policlinico University Hospital, and Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Salesi Hospital, 60123, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Unit of Preventive and Predictive Medicine, , Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Via F. Baldelli 38, 00146, Rome, Italy.
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Albrecht K, Binder S, Minden K, Poddubnyy D, Regierer AC, Strangfeld A, Callhoff J. Systematic review to estimate the prevalence of inflammatory rheumatic diseases in Germany. Z Rheumatol 2024; 83:20-30. [PMID: 36749363 PMCID: PMC10879227 DOI: 10.1007/s00393-022-01302-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to update the prevalence estimates of inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD) in Germany. METHODS A systematic literature search in PubMed and Web of Science (last search 08 November 2022) identified original articles (regional and nationwide surveys and claims data analyses for arthritides, connective tissue diseases, and vasculitides) on prevalences for the period 2014-2022. Data sources, collection period, case definition, and risk of bias are reported. Prevalences were estimated from available national data, with consideration of international data. RESULTS Screening by two authors yielded 263 hits, of which 18 claims data analyses and 2 surveys met the inclusion criteria. Prevalences ranged from 0.42 to 1.85% (rheumatoid arthritis), 0.32-0.5% (ankylosing spondylitis), 0.11-0.32% (psoriatic arthritis), 0.037-0.14% (systemic lupus erythematosus), 0.07-0.77% (Sjögren's disease/sicca syndrome), 0.14-0.15% (polymyalgia rheumatica, ≥ 40 years), 0.04-0.05% (giant cell arteritis, ≥ 50 years), and 0.015-0.026% (ANCA-associated vasculitis). The risk of bias was moderate in 13 and high in 7 studies. Based on the results, we estimate the prevalence of IRD in Germany to be 2.2-3.0%, which corresponds to approximately 1.5-2.1 million affected individuals. The prevalence of juvenile idiopathic arthritis was reported to be around 0.10% (0.07-0.10%) of 0-18-year-olds, corresponding to about 14,000 children and adolescents in Germany. CONCLUSION This systematic review shows an increase in the prevalence of IRD in Germany, which is almost exclusively based on claims data analyses. In the absence of multistage population studies, the available data are, overall, uncertain sources for prevalence estimates, with a moderate to high risk of bias.
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- Katinka Albrecht
- Programme Area Epidemiology and Health Services Research, German Rheumatism Research Centre Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
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- Programme Area Epidemiology and Health Services Research, German Rheumatism Research Centre Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Programme Area Epidemiology and Health Services Research, German Rheumatism Research Centre Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Immunology and Critical Care Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Programme Area Epidemiology and Health Services Research, German Rheumatism Research Centre Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Gastroenterology, Infectiology and Rheumatology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Programme Area Epidemiology and Health Services Research, German Rheumatism Research Centre Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Programme Area Epidemiology and Health Services Research, German Rheumatism Research Centre Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Programme Area Epidemiology and Health Services Research, German Rheumatism Research Centre Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
- Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Mikola K, Rebane K, Kautiainen H, Aalto K. Transition readiness among finnish adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2023; 21:149. [PMID: 38129898 PMCID: PMC10740281 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-023-00938-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND With chronic diseases, the responsibility for care transfers to adult clinics at some point. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common persistent rheumatic condition in children. A successful transition requires sufficient self-management skills to manage one´s chronic condition and all the tasks involved. In this study, we evaluated transition readiness in Finnish patients with JIA. We aimed to find practical tools to support a successful transition and to study the possible consequences of an unsuccessful transition. METHODS The usefulness of a specific questionnaire, which was administered to 83 JIA patients, was evaluated in this study. We also gathered information from their first adult clinic visit to assess the success of their transition and its relation to disease activity. RESULTS In 55 (71%) patients, the transition was estimated to be successful. We were able to determine a cut-off score in the questionnaire for a successful transition: the best estimate for a successful transition is when the score is 24 or more. At the first adult clinic visit, an unsuccessful transition was evident in its effect on disease outcome. If the transition was defined as successful, the DAS28 was better. CONCLUSION We found the questionnaire to be a useful tool for evaluating transition readiness. Determination of a successful transition helped us identify those adolescents who needed more profound support to improve their self-management skills and thus enhance their transition process. An unsuccessful transition was shown to negatively impact on disease outcomes.
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- Katriina Mikola
- New Children's Hospital, Pediatric Research Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Stenbackinkatu 9, 00290, Helsinki, Finland.
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- New Children's Hospital, Pediatric Research Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Stenbackinkatu 9, 00290, Helsinki, Finland
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- Kuopio University Hospital, Primary Health Care Unit Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo, Finland
- Folkhälsan Research Center, Helsinki, Finland
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- New Children's Hospital, Pediatric Research Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Stenbackinkatu 9, 00290, Helsinki, Finland
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Chandra J, Joshi SM. Transition of Care- The Time is Now! Indian J Pediatr 2023; 90:1123-1126. [PMID: 37592099 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-023-04682-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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- Jagdish Chandra
- Department of Pediatrics, PGIMSR & ESIC Model Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, 110015, India.
- B 1007, Sea Show CGHS, Plot 14, Sector 19 B, Dwarka, New Delhi, 110075, India.
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, USA
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Albrecht K, Binder S, Minden K, Poddubnyy D, Regierer AC, Strangfeld A, Callhoff J. [Systematic review to estimate the prevalence of inflammatory rheumatic diseases in Germany. German version]. Z Rheumatol 2023; 82:727-738. [PMID: 36592211 PMCID: PMC10627889 DOI: 10.1007/s00393-022-01305-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To update the estimated prevalence of inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD) in Germany. METHODS A systematic literature search in PubMed and Web of Science (last search 8 November 2022) identified original articles (regional and nationwide surveys and routine data analyses for arthritides, connective tissue diseases, and vasculitides) on the prevalence for the period 2014-2022. Data sources, collection period, case definition, and risk of bias are reported. The prevalences were estimated from available national data, with consideration of international data. RESULTS Screening by 2 authors yielded 263 hits, of which 18 routine data analyses and 2 surveys met the inclusion criteria. Prevalence data ranged from 0.42% to 1.85% (rheumatoid arthritis), 0.32-0.5% (ankylosing spondylitis), 0.11-0.32% (psoriatic arthritis), 0.037-0.14% (systemic lupus erythematosus), 0.07-0.77% (Sjoegren's disease/sicca syndrome), 0.14-0.15% (polymyalgia rheumatica, ≥ 40 years), 0.04-0.05% (giant cell arteritis, ≥ 50 years), and 0.015-0.026% (ANCA-associated vasculitis). The risk of bias was moderate in 13 and high in 7 studies. Based on the results, we estimate the prevalence of IRD in Germany to be 2.2-3.0%, which corresponds to approximately 1.5-2.1 million affected individuals. Prevalence data of juvenile idiopathic arthritis was reported to be around 0.10% (0.07-0.10%) of patients 0-18 years old, corresponding to about 14,000 children and adolescents in Germany. CONCLUSION This systematic review shows an increase in the prevalence of IRD in Germany, which is almost exclusively based on routine data analyses. In the absence of multistage population studies, the available data are overall uncertain sources for prevalence estimates at moderate to high risk of bias.
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- Katinka Albrecht
- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland.
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
- Klinik für Pädiatrie mit SP Pneumologie, Immunologie und Intensivmedizin, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
- Rheumatologie am Campus Benjamin Franklin - Medizinische Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Infektiologie und Rheumatologie, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
- Medizinische Klinik mit Schwerpunkt Rheumatologie und Klinische Immunologie, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
- Institut für Sozialmedizin, Epidemiologie und Gesundheitsökonomie, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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Jackman KMP, Ohene-Kyei ET, Barfield A, Atanda F, Smith R, Huettner S, Agwu A, Trent M. Patient Portal Privacy: Perspectives of Adolescents and Emerging Adults Living with HIV and the Parental/Guardian Role in Supporting Their Care. Appl Clin Inform 2023; 14:752-762. [PMID: 37729944 PMCID: PMC10511274 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1772685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Increasing the percentage of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), including youth, who are virally suppressed to 95% is an overall goal of the ending the HIV epidemic initiative. While patient portals have become ubiquitous, questions remain about how best to operationalize parental/guardian access to youth's patient portals in alignment with optimizing HIV care outcomes and patient preferences. This qualitative study focuses on understanding perspectives among youth with HIV (YHIV) about parental access to patient portals. METHODS Eligible participants were YHIV aged 13 to 25 years receiving care at an urban academic hospital. Semistructured individual/paired interviews were conducted between May 2022 and March 2023. Participants were asked to discuss thoughts on parental access to patient portals, and roles parents/guardians have in supporting their HIV care. Semistructured interviews were conducted with adolescent and emerging adult health care workers (HCWs) to gain perspectives on YHIV emergent themes. Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim, and we conducted thematic analysis using an inductive approach to identify codes and themes. RESULTS Sixteen YHIV and four HCWs participated in interviews. Parental roles in coordinating HIV care ranged from supporting YHIV needs for transportation, acquiring, and taking medications, to not having any role at all. Participants shared heterogeneous perspectives about their openness to share patient portal access with their parents/guardians. Perspectives were not strictly congruent along lines of participant age or parental roles in helping youth to manage HIV care. Sharing passwords emerged both as a pathway that YHIV grant access to their accounts and a source of confusion for clinicians when parents/guardians send messages using their child's account. CONCLUSION Findings suggest HCWs should initiate conversations with YHIV patients to determine preferences for parental/guardian access to their patient portal, educate on proxy access, and explain the extent of medical information that is shared with proxy accounts, regardless of age and perceived parental involvement in HIV care.
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- Kevon-Mark P. Jackman
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Biology, School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Lunkenheimer F, Mutter A, Vogelmann P, Baumeister H. Posttraumatic stress symptoms in adolescents and young adults with a chronic somatic disease: a mixed-methods study. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2023; 17:80. [PMID: 37365570 DOI: 10.1186/s13034-023-00630-x] [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: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with a chronic somatic disease (CD) have a 3-fold higher risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than healthy controls. In addition, elevated post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) have a negative impact on CD severity, treatment adherence, health problems and functional impairment. However, a more detailed understanding of this comorbidity is lacking. METHODS AYA with type 1 diabetes mellitus, juvenile idiopathic arthritis or cystic fibrosis (12-21 years of age) and elevated anxiety and/or depression symptoms, as well as their reference persons (≥ 18 years of age), completed online questionnaires in self- or observer report. The most stressful event related to the CD was reported descriptively. Questionnaires were used to assess PTSS, anxious and depressive symptoms, actual overall health, coping, personal growth and social support. Qualitative content analysis, linear regression models and correlations were used for mixed methods analysis. RESULTS According to the reports of n = 235 AYA (mean age 15.61; 73% girls) and n = 70 reference persons, four categories were identified as the most stressful events due to CD: (1) psychological burden (40% of AYA / 50% of reference persons); (2) CD self-management (32% / 43%); (3) social burden (30% / 27%); and (4) physical impairment (23% / 16%). 37% of AYA reported clinically relevant PTSS due to CD. The best predictors of PTSS severity were anxious-depressive symptoms, emotional coping, personal growth and current overall health (F(4, 224) = 59.404, R² = 0.515, p < .001). Of all categories, psychological (β = 0.216, p = .002) and social burden (β = 0.143, p = .031) showed significant association with the severity of PTSS (F(4, 230) = 4.489, R² = 0.072, p = .002). The more categories the most stressful event addressed, the higher was the PTSS symptom severity (r = .168, p = .010). CONCLUSIONS Many AYA showed clinically relevant PTSS and reported experiencing stressful events in several areas of life through their CD. The association between the stressful event categories and other variables could help identify AYA with CD who need psychological interventions the most. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS): DRKS00016714, registered on 25/03/2019 and DRKS00017161, registered on 17/09/201.
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- Frederike Lunkenheimer
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Lise-Meitner-Str. 16, 89081, Ulm, Germany.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Lise-Meitner-Str. 16, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Lise-Meitner-Str. 16, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Lise-Meitner-Str. 16, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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Bethencourt-Baute JJ, Montero N, Zacarias AM, Nieto JC, López-Corbeto M, Boteanu A, Medrano M, Díaz-Cordovés Rego G, Vargas-Lebron C, Machín-García S, Expósito L, Cacheda AP, Bernabeu P, Veroz-González R, Fernández O, Enriquez Merayo E, Torrente-Segarra V, Fernández-Alba MD, Gamir ML, López-Robledillo JC, Antón J, Otero L, Bustabad S. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis in the young adult. Methodology, objectives, and initial data from the JUVENSER registry. REUMATOLOGIA CLINICA 2023:S2173-5743(23)00101-6. [PMID: 37258400 DOI: 10.1016/j.reumae.2023.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To describe the methodology, objectives, and initial data of the registry of young adult patients diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), JUVENSER. The main objective of the project is to know the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, and disease activity of patients with JIA reaching the transition to adulthood. MATERIAL AND METHOD Longitudinal, prospective, multicentre study, including patients between 16 and 25 years old, with a diagnosis of JIA in any of its categories. The main objective is to determine the characteristics and activity of JIA in the young adult. It includes sociodemographic variables, clinical variables, disease activity and joint damage rates, data on the use of health resources, and treatments used. The total duration of the project will be 3 years. A cohort of 534 young adult patients was obtained. CONCLUSIONS The JUVENSER registry will constitute a cohort of young adults with JIA, which will allow the evaluation of the clinical characteristics and response to treatment of patients with disease onset in childhood, moving to adult clinics.
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- Unidad de Investigación, Sociedad Española de Reumatología, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Transición, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu. Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital General Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Insular Materno Infantil, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Son Llàtzer, Mallorca, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Comarcal Alt Penedés Garraf, Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad de Investigación, Sociedad Española de Reumatología, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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Prasad M, Batthish M, Beattie K, Berard R. A survey of Canadian adult rheumatologists' knowledge, comfort level, and barriers in assessing psychosocial needs of young adults with rheumatic diseases. Rheumatol Int 2023:10.1007/s00296-023-05337-y. [PMID: 37162528 PMCID: PMC10171159 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-023-05337-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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To assess adult rheumatologists' comfort level, current practices, and barriers to provision of optimal care in supporting young adults with pediatric-onset rheumatic conditions in Canada. Survey questions were informed by literature review, a needs assessment, and using milestones listed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for the entrustable professional activities (EPAs) applicable to care for rheumatology patients transitioning to adult practice. The electronic survey was distributed to adult rheumatology members of the Canadian Rheumatology Association over 4 months. Four hundred and fifty-one rheumatologists received the survey, with a response rate of 15.2%. Most respondents were from Ontario and had been in practice ≥ 10 years. Three quarters reported a lack of training in transition care although the same proportion were interested in learning more about the same. Approximately 40% felt comfortable discussing psychosocial concerns such as gender identity, sexuality, contraception, drug and alcohol use, vaping, and mental health. Despite this, 45-50% reported not discussing vaping or gender identity at all. The most frequently reported barriers to providing transition care were lack of primary care providers, allied health support, and training in caring for this age group. Most adult rheumatologists lack formal training in transition care and view it as a barrier to providing care for this unique patient population. Future educational initiatives for adult rheumatology trainees should include issues pertaining to adolescents and young adults. More research is needed to assess the effectiveness of resources such as transition navigators in ensuring a successful transition process.
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- Madhavi Prasad
- Department of Pediatrics, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Huckerby L, McDonagh JE, Lee RR. Growing up with chronic pain: a systematic review of the evidence in transitional care for young people with chronic pain. Rheumatol Adv Pract 2023; 7:i19-i25. [PMID: 36968631 PMCID: PMC10036995 DOI: 10.1093/rap/rkad006] [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] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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Objective Paediatric chronic pain presents a significant individual and societal burden, with an estimated prevalence of 11–38%. A large proportion of adolescents with chronic pain will have unresolved pain that continues into adulthood and thus requires transitional care. The aim of this review was to investigate the current evidence for the core components of effective transitional care interventions designed for young people with chronic pain. Methods Studies were identified by searching the Embase, MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO databases. A search strategy using terms such as ‘Adolescent’, ‘Persistent long-term pain’ and ‘Transition’ (or variations of such words) was implemented. Inclusion criteria were sample population age 10–24 years, a confirmed diagnosis of a condition characterized by chronic pain, any healthcare setting, any service provider, published peer reviewed and English language. Results Ninety-eight articles were identified by the search and 14 were selected after abstract screening. Two independent reviewers screened the articles, followed by a senior reviewer. Of the 14 articles, full-text review found that none of the articles looked specifically at evidence with respect to core components of effective transitional care designed for young people with chronic pain. Conclusion Chronic pain is a feature of many long-term health conditions. It remains unknown as to whether there are any pain-specific aspects of transitional care. How pain management is addressed in existing transitional care provision and the relationship of pain to outcomes needs further research. If effective interventions can be provided during these crucial years, the trajectory of these young people can potentially be improved into adulthood.
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- Lauren Huckerby
- Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Correspondence to: Janet E. McDonagh, Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Manchester, Stopford Building, 2 Floor, Room 2.607, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL, UK. E-mail:
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
- National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University Hospital NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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Smitherman EA, Chahine RA, Bitencourt N, Rahman AKMF, Lawson EF, Chang JC. Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Transition-Age Young Adults With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance Registry. J Rheumatol 2023; 50:98-106. [PMID: 36109074 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.220514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate patient-reported care utilization and outcomes among young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), including factors associated with complete transfer to adult rheumatology. METHODS We included young adults with JIA enrolled in the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) Registry from 2015 to 2019 with age ≥ 18 years at their last clinical site visit. We used data from the CARRA Registry Long-term Follow-up program, which follows inactive CARRA Registry patients and collects patient-reported information through phone surveys. We compared the characteristics of respondents with complete and incomplete transfer to adult rheumatology care at their first Long-term Follow-up phone survey. RESULTS We identified 540 young adults with JIA; 187 (35%) responded to the Long-term Follow-up phone survey. The 54% of respondents with complete transfer to adult rheumatology were slightly older and reported more self-assessed disease activity, morning stiffness, and pain compared to those with incomplete transfer. Biologic use was high at both timepoints and did not differ by transfer status. Patients who completed the transfer were more likely to have private insurance and be actively pursuing postsecondary education compared to those with an incomplete transfer. Across the cohort, 65% reported problems with pain or discomfort and 45% with anxiety or depression. CONCLUSION Young adult respondents with JIA in the CARRA Registry commonly report persistent medication use, but still report more problems with pain as compared to population norms. Additional work is needed to understand how best to address comorbid pain around the period of transition to adult care.
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- Emily A Smitherman
- E.A. Smitherman, MD, MS, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama;
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- R.A. Chahine, PhD, Social, Statistical and Environmental Sciences Unit, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
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- N. Bitencourt, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, California
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- A.K.M.F. Rahman, PhD, Department of Biostatistics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- E.F. Lawson, MD, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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García-Rodríguez F, Arana-Guajardo AC, Villarreal-Treviño AV, Negrete-López R, López-Rangel JA, Fortuna-Reyna BJ, Corral-Trujillo ME, Jiménez-Hernández S, Áncer-Rodríguez PR, Herrera-López MG, Salas-Fraire Ó, Salas-Longoria K, de la O-Cavazos ME, Galarza-Delgado DÁ, Rubio-Pérez N. Design of a Rheumatology Transition Clinic for a Resource-Constrained Setting. Indian J Pediatr 2023; 90:29-37. [PMID: 35476251 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-022-04102-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To describe the design process of a medical care program for adolescents with pediatric onset rheumatic diseases (PRD) during the transition from pediatric to adult care in a resource-constrained hospital. METHODS The model of attention was developed in three steps: 1) the selection of a multidisciplinary team, 2) the evaluation of the state of readiness of patients and caregivers for the transition, and 3) the design of a strategy of attention according to local needs. The results of the first two steps were used in order to develop the strategy of attention. RESULTS The transition process was structured in three stages: pretransition (at pediatric rheumatology clinic), Transition Clinic for Adolescents with Rheumatic Diseases (TCARD, the main intervention), and post-transition (at adult rheumatology clinic). Each stage was divided, in turn, into a variable number of phases (8 in total), which included activities and goals that patients and caregivers were to accomplish during the process. A multidisciplinary approach was planned by pediatric and adult rheumatologists, nutritionists, physiatrists, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse, and social worker. During TCARD, counseling, education, nutritional, physical, and mental health interventions were considered. CONCLUSIONS The proposed transition model for patients with rheumatic diseases can be a useful tool in developing countries.
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- Fernando García-Rodríguez
- Department of Pediatrics, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Instituto de Medicina Interna. Escuela Nacional de Medicina Sistema Tec Salud, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Pediatrics, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Rheumatology Service, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Psychiatry, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Pediatrics, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Rheumatology Service, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Pediatrics, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Nutrition at Hospital Universitario "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Nutrition at Hospital Universitario "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Pediatrics, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Rheumatology Service, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Pediatrics, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Madero Y Gonzalitos S/N, Col. Mitras Centro 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
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Mikola K, Rebane K, Arnstad ED, Berntson L, Fasth A, Glerup M, Herlin T, Kautiainen H, Nielsen S, Nordal E, Peltoniemi S, Rygg M, Rypdal V, Zak M, Aalto K. Transitioning patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis to adult care: the Nordic experience. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2022; 20:84. [PMID: 36182898 PMCID: PMC9526898 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-022-00742-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND With juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), there are several protocols and practices used worldwide for the transition from paediatric to adult care. In this study, we examined the transferral rates and disease activity after transition, as well as the disease- and health-related outcomes. We also introduce the transition practices employed in the Nordic countries. METHODS The study population comprised 408 participants with a disease onset from 1997 to 2000 who attended an 18-year follow-up visit in this population-based Nordic JIA cohort study. The patients were retrospectively divided into three subgroups: Patients transferred directly from paediatric care to adult rheumatology care, patients referred there later, and patients never transferred during the 18-year follow-up period. RESULTS One hundred and sixty-three (40%) JIA patients had been directly transferred to an adult clinic. The cumulative transition rate was 52%, but there were significant differences between the participating centres. Fifty patients had later been referred to an adult clinic. Among the 195 patients who had never been transferred, 39% were found to have disease activity at the study visit. CONCLUSION This study highlights the need to reconsider transition practices to avoid our undesirable finding of patients with disease activity in JIA, but no appropriate health care follow-up.
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- Katriina Mikola
- New Children's Hospital, Pediatric Research Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Stenbackinkatu 9, 00290, Helsinki, Finland.
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- grid.15485.3d0000 0000 9950 5666New Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Research Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Stenbackinkatu 9, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- grid.414625.00000 0004 0627 3093Department of Pediatrics, Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Levanger, Norway ,grid.5947.f0000 0001 1516 2393Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- grid.8993.b0000 0004 1936 9457Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- grid.8761.80000 0000 9919 9582Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- grid.154185.c0000 0004 0512 597XDepartment of Pediatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- grid.154185.c0000 0004 0512 597XDepartment of Pediatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- grid.410705.70000 0004 0628 207XKuopio University Hospital, Primary Health Care Unit Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo, Finland ,grid.428673.c0000 0004 0409 6302Folkhälsan Research Center, Helsinki, Finland
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- grid.475435.4Department of Pediatrics, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- grid.412244.50000 0004 4689 5540Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of North Norway and Pediatric Research Group, Tromsø, Norway ,grid.10919.300000000122595234Department of Clinical Medicine, UIT the Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- grid.15485.3d0000 0000 9950 5666Helsinki University Central Hospital, HUS Inflammation Center, Rheumatology and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- grid.5947.f0000 0001 1516 2393Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway ,grid.52522.320000 0004 0627 3560Department of Pediatrics, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- grid.412244.50000 0004 4689 5540Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of North Norway and Pediatric Research Group, Tromsø, Norway
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- grid.475435.4Department of Pediatrics, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- grid.15485.3d0000 0000 9950 5666New Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Research Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Stenbackinkatu 9, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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Costello RE, Kearsley-Fleet L, McDonagh JE, Hyrich K, Humphreys JH. Continuing specialist care into adulthood in young people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a retrospective cohort study using electronic health records in England. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2022; 62:1936-1943. [PMID: 36135794 PMCID: PMC10152295 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac497] [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: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to measure 1) the proportion of children who continue to receive specialist care (rheumatology/ophthalmology) as adults, 2) the characteristics associated with continuing specialist care, and 3) the frequency of specialist care appointments in both paediatric and adult services. METHODS A retrospective cohort of young people with JIA was identified from UK primary care electronic health records (Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD)) between 01/04/2003-31/12/2018. To be included in the study cases needed to have at least one year registration at their GP beyond age 18 and linkage to Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES) data for secondary care information. All specialist care outpatient visits were identified from HES outpatient data. RESULTS There were 666 young people included in the study. Of those, 427 (64%) received specialist care beyond age 18, 90 (13%) had their last recorded contact between 16-17 years and 149 (22%) did not continue after 16 years. Older age at diagnosis, female gender, greater deprivation and a childhood diagnosis of uveitis were associated with continuing specialist care beyond age 18. Of those continuing beyond 18, 35% (n = 153) were subsequently discharged by study end date. Of all those discharged, 32% had a missed appointment recorded after the last attended visit suggesting failure to attend. CONCLUSIONS Two-thirds of young people with JIA continue to receive specialist care beyond age 18. This is useful information for children and young people with JIA and their families planning for their future, and for clinicians planning healthcare services.
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- Ruth E Costello
- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Centre, Manchester, UK.,NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, UK.,Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Centre, Manchester, UK.,NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, UK.,Kellgren Centre for Rheumatology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Centre, Manchester, UK.,Kellgren Centre for Rheumatology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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Oommen PT, Strauss T, Baltruschat K, Foeldvari I, Deuter C, Ganser G, Haas JP, Hinze C, Holzinger D, Hospach A, Huppertz HI, Illhardt A, Jung M, Kallinich T, Klein A, Minden K, Mönkemöller K, Mrusek S, Neudorf U, Dückers G, Niehues T, Schneider M, Schoof P, Thon A, Wachowsky M, Wagner N, Bloedt S, Hofer M, Tenbrock K, Schuetz C. Update of evidence- and consensus-based guidelines for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) by the German Society of Pediatric and Juvenile Rheumatic Diseases (GKJR): New perspectives on interdisciplinary care. Clin Immunol 2022; 245:109143. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2022.109143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Bailey K, Lee S, de Los Reyes T, Lo L, Cleverley K, Pidduck J, Mahood Q, Gorter JW, Toulany A. Quality Indicators for Youth Transitioning to Adult Care: A Systematic Review. Pediatrics 2022; 150:188245. [PMID: 35665828 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-055033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Transition from pediatric to adult care is associated with adverse health outcomes for many adolescents with chronic illness. We identified quality indicators for transition to adult care that are broadly applicable across chronic illnesses and health systems. METHODS Medline, Embase, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature were searched, covering earliest available date to July 2021. The Gray Matters framework was used to search gray literature. Two independent reviewers screened articles by title and abstract, followed by full-text review. Disagreements were resolved by a third reviewer. Studies were included that identified quality indicators developed via consensus-building methods. Indicators were organized into a framework categorized by illness specificity, level of care, Donabedian model, and Institute of Medicine quality domain. Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation tool was used for critical appraisal. RESULTS The search identified 4581 articles, of which 321 underwent full-text review. Eight peer-reviewed studies and 1 clinical guideline were included, identifying 169 quality indicators for transition. Of these, 56% were illness specific, 43% were at the patient level of care, 44% related to transition processes, and 51% were patient centered and 0% equity focused. Common indicator themes included education (12%), continuity of care (8%), satisfaction (8%), and self-management/self-efficacy (7%). The study was limited by quality indicators developed through consensus-building methodology. CONCLUSIONS Although most quality indicators for transition were patient-centered outcomes, few were informed by youth and parents/caregivers, and none focused on equity. Further work is needed to prioritize quality indicators across chronic illness populations while engaging youth and parents/caregivers in the process.
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- Katherine Bailey
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation
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- Department of Medicine, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Adolescent Medicine, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine.,Lawrence S. Bloomberg School of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Margaret and Wallace McCain Centre for Child, Youth & Family Mental Health, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science & Sports.,Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.,CanChild, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine.,Adolescent Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Strangfeld A, Albrecht K, Regierer A, Callhoff J, Zink A, Minden K. [Celebrating 33 years of the DRFZ: Epidemiology and Health Services Research]. Z Rheumatol 2022; 81:642-651. [PMID: 35380251 PMCID: PMC8980768 DOI: 10.1007/s00393-022-01187-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Der wissenschaftliche Fokus des Programmbereichs Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung des DRFZ liegt einerseits auf der Erforschung der Versorgungssituation rheumakranker Menschen in Deutschland einschließlich ihrer Defizite, Fortschritte und zeitlichen Trends. Andererseits ist ein wesentliches Ziel, durch die langfristige Beobachtung von Krankheitsverläufen in großen Kohorten Risikofaktoren für ungünstige Krankheitsverläufe, aber auch protektive Faktoren aufzudecken. Mit der Zulassung innovativer, zielgerichteter Therapien zu Beginn dieses Jahrtausends wurde die Thematik der Sicherheit und Wirksamkeit der verschiedenen antirheumatischen Therapien unter Alltagsbedingungen zu einer für Ärzte und Patienten vorrangigen Frage. Die Biologika-Register entwickelten sich zu zentralen Instrumenten des Programmbereichs, mit denen Fragen zur vergleichenden Therapiesicherheit, aber auch zur Therapiewirksamkeit und Reduktion von Risiken durch wirksame Therapie, belastbar beantwortet werden können. Im vorliegenden Artikel werden ausgewählte Ergebnisse epidemiologischer Forschung am DRFZ dargestellt. Das übergreifende Ziel der Forschung war und ist es, zur Verbesserung der Lebensqualität rheumakranker Kinder und Erwachsener beizutragen. Dem dient die klinisch-evaluative Versorgungsforschung ebenso wie die Gewinnung von Erkenntnissen, die eine wirksame, individualisierte Therapie unterstützen. Als unverzichtbare Instrumente haben sich große, langfristige Patientenkohorten und ein stabiles Netzwerk mit den klinisch tätigen Rheumatologen und Betroffenen erwiesen.
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- Anja Strangfeld
- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland. .,Medizinische Klinik mit Schwerpunkt Rheumatologie und Klinische Immunologie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland.
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland.,Medizinische Klinik mit Schwerpunkt Rheumatologie und Klinische Immunologie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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Pape L, Ernst G. Health care transition from pediatric to adult care: an evidence-based guideline. Eur J Pediatr 2022; 181:1951-1958. [PMID: 35084548 PMCID: PMC9056438 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04385-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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For consistent quality of treatment of young people with chronic health care needs, a structured health care transition (HCT) from pediatric medicine to adult medical care is essential. Currently, most countries have no guidelines on HCT based on systematic evidence research. To close this gap, guidance to support HCT was developed in Germany. Twenty-two experts in the management of adolescents and young adults with different chronic conditions and three patient representatives were invited to take part in the guideline group. Based on a systematic literature search recommendations for HCT were drafted. Where evidence was lacking, recommendations were developed using collective expert consensus. The consensus process was independently moderated using a Delphi approach. The final draft was reviewed and endorsed by all major German medical societies. The clinical recommendations provide guidance for all chronic somatic diseases. After assessment of HCT readiness, an individualized plan for HCT should be drawn up. Key elements here are a responsible coordinator, age-adapted patient education, involvement of caregivers, web-based interventions, joint visits, and a structured summary for the receiving physician. The aim is the gradual transfer of responsibility for disease management to the young person themselves. Conclusion: As only a few randomized controlled studies on HCT are available, evidence-based statements are possible for some but not all areas of HCT. However, this guideline may help to develop globally accepted standards. These standards should be established and implemented. The aim should be a reimbursement by individual national health systems to allow appropriate support for young people. What is Known: • Health care transition from pediatric to adult care is primarily organized in local settings, partly based on disease-specific guidelines. •There have been no national guidelines in Germany until now. What is New: • Here we present the general evidence-based guidelines of the German Association of Scientific Medical Societies for health care transition. • These might serve as a blueprint for further national or international health care transition guidelines.
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- Lars Pape
- Society for Transition Medicine, Hannover, Germany
- Children’s Clinic II, Essen University Hospital, Univ. of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Society for Transition Medicine, Hannover, Germany
- Research and Teaching Unit Medical Psychology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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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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Minden K, Niewerth M, Schalm S. [Rheumatic diseases - Transition from pediatric to adult-oriented care]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2021; 146:1184-1191. [PMID: 34521123 DOI: 10.1055/a-1332-9041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Adolescence and young adulthood represent a vulnerable phase of life, especially for young people with a chronic rheumatic disease. On the one hand, the chronic disease can impair the biopsychosocial development of young people. On the other hand, risk behaviour common in adolescence and young adulthood can negatively influence the course and outcome of the rheumatic disease. In this challenging and future health-determining phase, up to half of the young people with chronic rheumatic diseases temporarily or permanently drop out of specialized care and are therefore particularly at risk of adverse outcomes. To ensure continuity of care and the best possible outcomes for those affected, young people need education, support, and guidance. They must be prepared to be appropriately responsible and capable of managing their own health and well-being as adults. The key principles to be considered in the care of adolescents and young adults with rheumatic diseases and what is known so far about transitional care in rheumatology are presented in this paper.
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How to close the gap between paediatric and adult care. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2021; 17:9-10. [PMID: 33128019 DOI: 10.1038/s41584-020-00534-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Kosola S, Relas H. Patients with psychiatric diagnoses have lower quality of life than other patients with juvenile rheumatic disease: a prospective study. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2021; 60:5560-5566. [PMID: 33591311 PMCID: PMC8643440 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keab150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Objectives Transition of adolescents with chronic diseases from paediatric healthcare to adult care requires attention to maintain optimal treatment results. We examined changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and disease activity among JIA patients with or without concomitant psychiatric diagnoses after transfer to an adult clinic. Methods We prospectively followed 106 consecutive patients who were transferred from the New Children’s Hospital to the Helsinki University Hospital Rheumatology outpatient clinic between April 2015 and August 2019 and who had at least one follow-up visit. HRQoL was measured using 15D, a generic instrument. Results The patients’ median age at transfer was 16 years and disease duration 4.0 years. Patients were followed for a median of 1.8 years. Disease activity and overall HRQoL remained stable, but distress (dimension 13 of 15D) increased during follow up (P=0.03). At baseline, patients with at least one psychiatric diagnosis had lower overall 15D scores [mean 0.89 (s.d. 0.14) vs 0.95 (s.d. 0.05), P <0.01] and higher disease activity [DAS28mean 1.88 (s.d. 0.66) vs 1.61 (s.d. 0.31), P = 0.01] than patients without psychiatric diagnoses. The difference in overall 15D persisted over the study period. Conclusion Transition-phase JIA patients with psychiatric diagnoses had lower HRQoL than other JIA patients. Despite reduced disease activity and pain, HRQoL of patients with psychiatric diagnoses remained suboptimal at the end of follow-up. Our results highlight the necessity of comprehensive care and support for transition-phase JIA patients.
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- Silja Kosola
- Pediatric Research Center, Children's Hospital, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, PL 435, 00029 HUS, Finland
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- Rheumatology, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, PL 372, 00029 HUS, Finland
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Albrecht K, Regierer A, Strangfeld A. Risikostratifizierung für Therapieentscheidungen bei Rheumatoider Arthritis. AKTUEL RHEUMATOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1340-0000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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ZusammenfassungUm für die Behandlung der rheumatoiden Arthritis unter der Vielzahl an zugelassenen krankheitsmodifizierenden Antirheumatika die geeignete Therapie auszuwählen, werden Patienten anhand ihres Risikos für einen ungünstigen Krankheitsverlauf stratifiziert. Die Auswahl geeigneter Parameter zur Risikostratifizierung werden in dieser Übersichtsarbeit dargestellt. Beim heutigen Therapieziel einer Remission sind hohe Krankheitsaktivität, Funktionseinschränkungen, Begleiterkrankungen und Übergewicht relevante Faktoren für einen ungünstigen Verlauf. Weitere Einflussfaktoren auf die Therapieentscheidung wie Begleiterkrankungen, Infektionsrisiko und spezielle Risikokonstellationen wie vorausgegangene schwerwiegende Infektionen oder Malignome werden in diesem Artikel diskutiert.
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- Katinka Albrecht
- Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum, Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum, Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum, Programmbereich Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Berlin, Deutschland
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Steiman A, Touma Z. Transfer from Pediatric to Adult Care Is Hardly Child's Play. J Rheumatol 2021; 48:3-5. [PMID: 33386347 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.200323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Amanda Steiman
- A. Steiman, MD, MSc, FRCPC, University of Toronto, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Sinai Health System/University Health Network;
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- Z. Touma, MD, PhD, FACP, FACR, University of Toronto, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Centre for Prognosis Studies in the Rheumatic Diseases, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Palman J, McDonagh JE. Young Minds: Mental Health and Transitional Care in Adolescent and Young Adult Rheumatology. Open Access Rheumatol 2020; 12:309-321. [PMID: 33324121 PMCID: PMC7732171 DOI: 10.2147/oarrr.s228083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Consideration of the mental health and emotional wellbeing is an important component of health care for all young people, irrespective of setting. Mental health disorders are common during adolescence and young adulthood and young people with rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) are not exempt. For such young people, risks of poor outcomes are related to both mental health as well as their RMD. Times of change during adolescence and young adulthood-transitions-are potentially vulnerable life stages for young people with RMD and warrant specific attention in health care provision. Such transitions include those occurring at puberty, during education, training, and employment, socially with moves away from the parental home, as well as from child to adult-centered health services. There is great potential for rheumatology professionals to support young people with RMD at these transitions in view of their frequent encounters and ongoing therapeutic relationships. In this review, we aim to assess the impact of mental health on RMD during adolescence and young adulthood with particular reference to transitional care provision and how rheumatology professionals can be involved in addressing mental health issues during this time of change.
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- Jason Palman
- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, ManchesterM13 9WL, UK
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- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, ManchesterM13 9WL, UK
- Versus Arthritis Centre for Epidemiology; Centre for MSK Research, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University Hospital NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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Sengler C, Niewerth M, Minden K. Rheumatische Erkrankungen im Kindes- und Jugendalter: Wichtigkeit einer frühzeitigen multiprofessionellen Versorgung. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2020; 63:846-855. [DOI: 10.1007/s00103-020-03173-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Parfeniuk S, Petrovic K, MacIsaac PL, Cook KA, Rempel GR. Transition readiness measures for adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions: a systematic review. JOURNAL OF TRANSITION MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/jtm-2020-0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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AbstractBackgroundTransition from pediatric to adult healthcare for adolescents with chronic health conditions has emerged as a critical period influencing health outcomes. Suitable transition readiness measures are necessary to facilitate effective planning. Currently, there is little consensus about well-validated transition readiness measures. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify best practices in transition readiness measurement for adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions.Data sourcesAcademic databases searched included PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Google Scholar and Athabasca University Library’s Discover.Study selectionArticles were included that discussed the development and psychometric properties of transition readiness measures for adolescents and young adults (11–25 years) with chronic health conditions and/or that utilized a previously developed measure.Data extractionThe primary and secondary reviewers extracted data from the selected articles as per the data extraction tool developed for this review.ResultsForty-eight articles, representing 19 tools, were included in the review. Ten of the tools were disease-specific; nine were disease-neutral. According to the Cohen criteria, eight measures were “well-established assessments”. The Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire was deemed the best measure of transition readiness available. The literature search included only articles published in peer-reviewed journals; measures nearing completion or awaiting publication were not included. In addition, only English manuscripts were included, many from North America.ConclusionsDespite national practice guidelines and ongoing policy development, there is slow movement towards achieving a gold standard or best-practice measure of transition readiness.
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- Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, 1 University Drive, Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3, Canada, Tel.: +855-833-5699
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Lunkenheimer F, Domhardt M, Geirhos A, Kilian R, Mueller-Stierlin AS, Holl RW, Meissner T, Minden K, Moshagen M, Ranz R, Sachser C, Staab D, Warschburger P, Baumeister H. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of guided Internet- and mobile-based CBT for adolescents and young adults with chronic somatic conditions and comorbid depression and anxiety symptoms (youthCOACH CD): study protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial. Trials 2020; 21:253. [PMID: 32164723 PMCID: PMC7069009 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-4041-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with chronic somatic conditions have an increased risk of comorbid depression and anxiety symptoms. Internet- and mobile-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) might be one possibility to extend the access to evidence-based treatments. Studies suggest that guided iCBT can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in AYA. However, little is known about the effectiveness of iCBT for AYA with chronic somatic conditions and comorbid symptoms of anxiety and/or depression in routine care. Evidence on the (cost-)effectiveness of iCBT is essential for its implementation in health care. OBJECTIVES AND METHODS This multicentre two-armed randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to evaluate the (cost-) effectiveness of guided iCBT (youthCOACHCD) in addition to treatment as usual (TAU) compared to enhanced treatment as usual (TAU+) in AYA aged 12-21 years with one of three chronic somatic conditions (type 1 diabetes, cystic fibrosis, or juvenile idiopathic arthritis). AYA with one of the chronic somatic conditions and elevated symptoms of anxiety or depression (Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9] and/or Generalized Anxiety Disorder [GAD-7] Screener score ≥ 7) will be eligible for inclusion. We will recruit 212 patients (2 × n = 106) in routine care through three German patient registries. Assessments will take place at baseline and at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post-randomization. The primary outcome will be combined depression and anxiety symptom severity as measured with the PHQ Anxiety and Depression Scale. Secondary outcomes will include health-related quality of life, coping strategies, self-efficacy, stress-related personal growth, social support, behavioural activation, adjustment and trauma-related symptoms, automatic thoughts, intervention satisfaction, working alliance, and Internet usage. The cost-effectiveness will be determined, and potential moderators and mediators of intervention effects will be explored. DISCUSSION iCBT might implicate novel ways to increase the access to evidence-based interventions in this specific population. The distinct focus on effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of youthCOACHCD in patients with chronic somatic conditions, as well as intervention safety, will most likely provide important new insights in the field of paediatric e-mental health. A particular strength of the present study is its implementation directly into routine collaborative health care. As such, this study will provide important insights for health care policy and stakeholders and indicate how iCBT can be integrated into existing health care systems. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS), DRKS00017161. Registered on 17 September 2019.
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- Frederike Lunkenheimer
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 47, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 47, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 47, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy II, BKH Günzburg, Ulm University, Günzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, ZIBMT, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of General Pediatrics, Neonatology and Pediatric Cardiology, University of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- German Rheumatism Research Centre, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Psychological Research Methods, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, ZIBMT, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Clinic of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychotherapy, University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department Psychology, Counselling Psychology, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 47, 89081, Ulm, Germany.
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Hobart CB, Phan H. Pediatric-to-adult healthcare transitions: Current challenges and recommended practices. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2020; 76:1544-1554. [PMID: 31532501 DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxz165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE An overview of the pediatric-to-adult healthcare transition (HCT) process, including stakeholders, challenges, and fundamental components that present opportunities for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, is provided. SUMMARY Pediatric-to-adult HCT programs should be longitudinal in nature, be patient focused, and be coproduced by patients, caregivers, and care team members. Educational components of HCT programs should include knowledge and skills in disease state management and self-care; safe and effective use of medications, as well as other treatment modalities; and healthcare system navigation, including insurance issues. Interprofessional involvement in HCT is encouraged; however, roles for each discipline involved are not clearly delineated in current guidelines or literature. Possible influencing elements in achieving successful pediatric-to-adult HCT outcomes include those that are related to patient and/or caregiver factors, clinician awareness, availability of resources, and ability to achieve financial sustainability. CONCLUSION The use of structured pediatric-to-adult HCT programs is currently recommended to optimize patient and health-system outcomes. Given the importance of medication-related knowledge and healthcare system navigation skills to successful care transitions, there are opportunities for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to contribute to HCT programs.
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- Catherine B Hobart
- Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Larkin University, Miami, FL
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, and Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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Johnson K, Rocque B, Hopson B, Barnes K, Omoike OE, Wood D. The reliability and validity of a newly developed spina bifida-specific Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire: Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire-supplement (TRAQ-SB). J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2019; 12:415-422. [PMID: 31744033 DOI: 10.3233/prm-180599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to report preliminary evidence to support a new condition-specific measure of transition readiness that is theoretically grounded in the Stages of Changes framework. The Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire-Spina Bifida (TRAQ-SB) supplement is a newly developed tool used to measure independence and skill acquisition related to spina bifida. Similar to the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ), the TRAQ-SB uses a 5-point Likert response set. METHODS Working with a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in the care of children with spina bifida, the authors developed twelve items pertaining to main aspects of SB self-management. The items were reviewed and revised through several iterations by the team and patients. The items were then fielded at a spina bifida Specialty Clinic, where 93 consecutive patients 12-25 years of age were approached to participate and 90 were administered the 20-item TRAQ and a 12-item TRAQ-SB questionnaire. A principal component analysis (PCA) was conducted on the twelve items with oblique rotation (promax). Criterion validity was also assessed by examining the correlation of the TRAQ-SB supplement with the TRAQ and with age. RESULTS Results of the factor analysis revealed that eleven of the twelve items loaded onto one factor with factor loadings ranging from 0.46 to 0.84. The scale yielded excellent internal reliability with a Cronbach alpha of 0.90. Correlations of the TRAQ-SB supplement scale score with the TRAQ overall scale score demonstrated good criterion validity (r= 0.74, p< 0.01). In addition, it was highly correlated with the TRAQ subscales, varying from 0.68 to 0.74 (all p< 0.01). Lastly, the TRAQ-SB was significantly correlated with age (r= 0.25, p< 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Results of our analyses indicated that the TRAQ-SB demonstrated good internal reliability and criterion validity as evidenced by strong correlation with age and the validated TRAQ measure. The TRAQ-SB tool can be useful to incorporate transition readiness assessment and self-management training into routine care for adolescents with spina bifida.
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- Kiana Johnson
- Department of Pediatrics, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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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: 415] [Impact Index Per Article: 69.2] [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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Bethencourt Baute JJ, Sanchez-Piedra C, Ruiz-Montesinos D, Medrano San Ildefonso M, Rodriguez-Lozano C, Perez-Pampin E, Ortiz A, Manrique S, Roselló R, Hernandez V, Campos C, Sellas A, Sifuentes-Giraldo WA, García-González J, Sanchez-Alonso F, Díaz-González F, Gómez-Reino JJ, Bustabad Reyes S. Persistence and adverse events of biological treatment in adult patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: results from BIOBADASER. Arthritis Res Ther 2018; 20:227. [PMID: 30305158 PMCID: PMC6235210 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-018-1728-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Biologic therapy has changed the prognosis of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The aim of this study was to examine the pattern of use, drug survival, and adverse events of biologics in patients with JIA during the period from diagnosis to adulthood. METHODS All patients included in BIOBADASER (Spanish Registry for Adverse Events of Biological Therapy in Rheumatic Diseases), a multicenter prospective registry, diagnosed with JIA between 2000 and 2015 were analyzed. Proportions, means, and SDs were used to describe the population. Incidence rates and 95% CIs were calculated to assess adverse events. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to compare the drug survival rates. RESULTS A total of 469 patients (46.1% women) were included. Their mean age at diagnosis was 9.4 ± 5.3 years. Their mean age at biologic treatment initiation was 23.9 ± 13.9 years. The pattern of use of biologics during their pediatric years showed a linear increase from 24% in 2000 to 65% in 2014. Biologic withdrawal for disease remission was higher in patients who initiated use biologics prior to 16 years of age than in those who were older (25.7% vs 7.9%, p < 0.0001). Serious adverse events had a total incidence rate of 41.4 (35.2-48.7) of 1000 patient-years. Patients younger than 16 years old showed significantly increased infections (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Survival and suspension by remission of biologics were higher when these compounds were initiated in patients with JIA who had not yet reached 16 years of age. The incidence rate of serious adverse events in pediatric vs adult patients with JIA treated with biologics was similar; however, a significant increase of infection was observed in patients under 16 years old.
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Las Palmas, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago, A Coruña, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- UGC de Reumatología, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital San Jorge, Huesca, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital General Universitario Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, c/Ofra s/n 38320, La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, c/Ofra s/n 38320, La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Tenerife, Spain
- Research Unit, Sociedad Española de Reumatología, Madrid, Spain
- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario del Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
- Servicio de Reumatología Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain
- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Las Palmas, Spain
- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago, A Coruña, Spain
- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
- UGC de Reumatología, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital San Jorge, Huesca, Spain
- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital General Universitario Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
- Servicio Reumatología, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, c/Ofra s/n 38320, La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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Transition in der Kinderrheumatologie – Erfahrungen aus dem Kinderrheumazentrum Sankt Augustin. Z Rheumatol 2018; 77:677-684. [DOI: 10.1007/s00393-018-0511-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Schalm S, Niewerth M, Minden K. [New support services for the care of young patients with rheumatic diseases]. Z Rheumatol 2018; 77:685-693. [PMID: 30251111 DOI: 10.1007/s00393-018-0547-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The transition process from pediatric to adult rheumatological and internistic care is a challenge for patients and medical personnel. Every second patient with a pediatric rheumatic disease has not achieved stable drug-free remission at early adulthood and therefore requires continuing rheumatological care. Approximately one third of young people with rheumatic diseases in Germany discontinue regular specialist care on their way to the adult healthcare setting. Newly developed support services and tools to improve the healthcare of young people with rheumatic diseases in Germany are presented.
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- S Schalm
- Jugend- und Transitionssprechstunde im SPZ des Dr. von Haunerschen Kinderspital, Ludwig-Maximilian Universität München, Lindwurmstr. 4, 80334, München, Deutschland.
- Rheumatologie im Endokrinologikum München, München, Deutschland.
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Programmbereich Epidemiologie, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- Medizinische Klinik, Rheumatologie u. Klinische Immunologie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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Sadun RE, Schanberg LE. Transition and transfer of the patient with paediatric-onset lupus: a practical approach for paediatric and adult rheumatology practices. Lupus Sci Med 2018; 5:e000282. [PMID: 30167316 PMCID: PMC6109813 DOI: 10.1136/lupus-2018-000282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
The prevalence of paediatric-onset SLE (pSLE) is estimated at 1million people worldwide and accounts for a significant proportion of SLE morbidity, mortality and cost. Patients with pSLE are especially vulnerable during and immediately following transfer from paediatric to adult rheumatology care, when substantial delays in care and increased disease activity are common. Transition is the process through which adolescents and young adults (AYA) develop the skills needed to succeed in the adult healthcare environment, a process that typically takes several years and may span a patient's time in paediatric and adult clinics. Recommendations for improving transition and transfer for AYA with pSLE include setting expectations of the AYA patient and family concerning transition and transfer, developing AYA's self-management skills, preparing an individualised transition plan that identifies a date for transfer, transferring at a time of medical and social stability, coordinating communication between the paediatric and adult rheumatologists (inclusive of both a medical summary and key social factors), and identifying a transition coordinator as a point person for care transfer and to monitor the AYA's arrival and retention in adult rheumatology care. Of paramount importance is empowering the adult rheumatologist with skills that enhance rapport with AYA patients, engage AYA patients and families in adult care models, promote adherence and encourage ongoing development of self-management skills.
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- Rebecca E Sadun
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Duke Health, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Duke Health, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, Duke Health, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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