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Chan M, Young S, Hanna M. Improving Transition of Care for Pediatric Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Pilot Project. Cureus 2024; 16:e63367. [PMID: 39077263 PMCID: PMC11283919 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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Introduction Transition is the process of preparing an adolescent or young adult for the adult model of care. Poor transitions have been linked to increased medical utilization and poorer kidney outcomes. There are limited studies evaluating predictors of transition readiness or interventions in pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods We enrolled 42 non-dialysis, non-transplant patients with CKD stage 2 or higher and 14 years and older receiving care in our pediatric nephrology clinic. Data collected included demographics, clinical information, and transition readiness as measured by the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ). Patients were provided with a structured, remote curriculum with resources that addressed areas of need. Patients were followed every three to six months. Repeat TRAQ questionnaires were administered six months after enrollment. Results Our study found that younger age and male gender were risk factors for poor transition. Age was consistently a positive predictor of higher TRAQ scores in the medication, appointment, and total score domains (p < 0.05). Male gender was a risk factor for lower TRAQ scores in the appointment and communication domains (p < 0.05). Additionally, our curriculum was effective at improving scores across all TRAQ domains, with an average increase of about 25% in six months. There was no difference in patients who had a three-month follow-up as compared to a six-month follow-up (p > 0.05). Conclusion Our study finds that younger age and male gender are risk factors for poor transition. Additionally, a structured, remote curriculum is effective at improving transition readiness.
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- Melvin Chan
- Pediatric Nephrology, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, USA
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- Nephrology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, USA
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- Pediatric Nephrology, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, USA
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Hart L, Gariepy C, Woodward JF, Lara LF, Conwell D, Abu-El-Haija M. Addressing the Transition to Adult Health Care for Adolescents and Young Adults with Pancreatic Disorders. Cureus 2024; 16:e57972. [PMID: 38738083 PMCID: PMC11086726 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The transition from pediatric to adult health care is a vulnerable time period for adolescents and young adults (AYA). Guidance on how to effectively implement transition support for AYA with recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) and chronic pancreatitis (CP) is lacking. METHODS To address this gap, we formed a consortium of pancreatic centers that would work in coordination to test interventions to improve the transition for AYA with RAP and CP. We then performed a baseline assessment of consortium resources and patient transition readiness and developed an educational toolkit for AYA with RAP and CP. Results: Our consortium consists of three National Pancreatic Centers of Excellence, each with a multidisciplinary team to work with AYA with RAP and CP. While our patients ages 18 to 23 were generally seen at the pediatric centers, the baseline assessment of transition readiness suggests that our patients may have higher transition readiness scores than other populations. The educational toolkit contains both pancreas-specific and general guidance to support AYA with RAP and CP during their transition, including guidance on nutrition, pain management, and finding an adult gastroenterologist. Conclusions: We have formed a consortium to test interventions to improve the transition to adult health care for AYA with RAP and CP. We have completed a baseline assessment and developed our first intervention: an educational tool kit. Future work planned includes tests of the tool kit and efforts to improve rates of transfer to an adult provider for YA with RAP and CP.
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- Laura Hart
- Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, USA
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, USA
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- Adolescent and Transition Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, USA
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- Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, USA
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, USA
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Ashaba S, Baguma C, Tushemereirwe P, Nansera D, Maling S, Tsai AC, Zanoni BC. A qualitative analysis of self-management needs of adolescents and young adults living with perinatally acquired HIV in rural, southwestern Uganda. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 4:e0003037. [PMID: 38498515 PMCID: PMC10947701 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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The number of adolescents living with HIV remains high in sub-Saharan Africa with poorer HIV treatment outcomes among adolescents and young adults compared to individuals in other age groups. For adolescents and young adults living with perinatally acquired HIV (AYLPHIV), the transition from pediatric to adult HIV care is a particularly high-risk period. We conducted a qualitative study to understand self-management needs of AYLPHIV in rural, southwestern Uganda as they prepare to transition to adult HIV care in order to inform relevant interventions that can enable AYLPHIV acquire the necessary skills to manage their illness as they age into adulthood. We conducted 60 in-depth interviews with AYLPHIV (n = 30), caregivers (n = 20) and health care providers (n = 10) from the HIV clinic at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. We used an interview guide that focused on perceptions about transition to adult HIV care, challenges with transitioning, navigating HIV care, and self-management needs for AYLPHIV (from the perspectives of AYLPHIV, their caregivers, and health care providers). We used thematic analysis to identify themes related to AYLPHIV's self-management skills. We identified several self-management needs that we grouped under two major themes; social support and empowerment for AYLPHIV to assume responsibility for their own health and to navigate adult HIV care independently. The sub-themes under social support were information support, instrumental support, and emotional support as the sub themes while sub-themes under empowerment included self-advocacy skills, interpersonal skills, self-care skills, and disclosure skills. Taken together, these findings indicate that AYLPHIV need to be supported and empowered to maximize their chances of successfully transitioning to adult HIV care. Support comes from peers and caregivers. AYLPHIV require knowledge about their HIV status and empowerment with different skills including: self-advocacy skills, interpersonal skills, self-care skills, and HIV status disclosure skills, in order to assume responsibilities related to independent HIV care.
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- Scholastic Ashaba
- Department of Psychiatry Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Global Health Collaborative, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Global Health Collaborative, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Department of Pediatrics, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Department of Psychiatry Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Department of Psychiatry Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
- Center for Global Health and Mongan Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
- Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
- Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
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Lai LY, Lopez AD, Copp HL, Baradaran N, Breyer BN, Elaine Allen I, Hampson LA. Access and Utilization of Health Care by Adults with Spina Bifida. Urology 2023; 181:174-181. [PMID: 37690544 PMCID: PMC10842464 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2023.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To contextualize the challenges that persons with congenital genitourinary conditions (CGC) may encounter in adulthood, we examined health care access, readiness for self-management, and health care utilization of adults with spina bifida (SB). METHODS Through surveys distributed via social media, persons with SB were asked about access and barriers to care, readiness for self-management, and health care utilization (ie, medical visits, missed visits, emergency room [ER] visits, hospital admissions) within the past year. Multivariable models were fitted to examine determinants of utilization. RESULTS Of the 270 eligible respondents (mean age 39), 24.5% had not received care from a urologist in the past year. The odds of missing any medical visits were increased among those with more prior urologic surgeries (odds ratio (OR) 1.35, 95%confidence interval (CI) 1.05-1.78) and those with ER visits for urologic condition within the past year (OR 2.65, 95%CI 1.22-6.01). Those with private insurance had lower odds of having ER visits for urologic condition (OR 0.46, 95%CI 0.22-0.84). The odds of hospital admission related to urologic condition were increased among female (OR 2.35, 95%CI 1.01-6.64), those with more prior urologic surgeries (OR 1.18, 95%CI 1.09-1.51), and those with a urologist (OR 2.98, 95%CI 1.15-14.47). CONCLUSION A substantial proportion of adults with CGC lack routine urologic care. Considering the significant barriers to care and lapses in care, efforts to improve access and optimize health care services utilization for this population with high medical complexity are warranted.
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- Lillian Y Lai
- Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Urology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Department of Surgery, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, CA.
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Fair CDV, Betz C, Naranjo D, Porter J, Bailey EC, Korycinski H, Ferris M. Stakeholders' perspectives on caregiver outcomes for health care transition for adolescents and young adults with special health care needs: A qualitative study. Child Care Health Dev 2023; 49:1046-1053. [PMID: 36905081 DOI: 10.1111/cch.13114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous literature has explored parent/caregiver perspectives and satisfaction with the health care transition (HCT) process for their adolescents and young adults with special health care needs (AYASHCN). Limited research has explored the opinion of health care providers and researchers on parent/caregiver outcomes associated with a successful HCT for AYASHCN. METHODS A web-based survey was distributed through the international and interdisciplinary Health Care Transition Research Consortium listserv, which at the time of the survey was composed of 148 providers dedicated to optimizing the HCT of AYAHSCN. Participants responded to the open-ended question, 'What parent/caregiver-related outcome(s) would represent a successful healthcare transition?' Respondents included 109 providers (52 health care professionals, 38 social service professionals and 19 other). Responses were coded for emergent themes, and research suggestions were identified. RESULTS Qualitative analyses identified two major themes: emotion- and behaviour-based outcomes. Emotion-based subthemes included relinquishing control of child's health management (n = 50, 45.9%) as well as parental satisfaction and confidence in their child's care and HCT (n = 42, 38.5%). Respondents also noted that parents/caregivers should experience an improved sense of well-being and decreased stress (n = 9, 8.2%) due to a successful HCT. Behaviour-based outcomes included early preparation and planning for HCT (n = 12, 11.0%) and parental instruction on the knowledge and skills necessary for their adolescent to independently manage their health (n = 10, 9.1%). CONCLUSIONS Health care providers can assist parents/caregivers in learning strategies for instructing their AYASHCN about condition-related knowledge and skills as well as provide support for 'letting go' of the caregiver role during the HCT to adult-focused health services and adulthood. Communication between the AYASCH, their parents/caregivers and paediatric- and adult-focused providers needs to be consistent and comprehensive to ensure continuity of care and a successful HCT. We also offered strategies to address the outcomes suggested by the participants of this study.
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- Department of Pediatrics, USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford Children's Hospital, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Psychology, St Jude' Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Public Health Studies, Elon University, Elon, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Alsufyani HA, Jar S, Jambi WS, Meer N, Bajunaid W, Albaradei HA, Alharbi NA, Aziz H, Mosli M, Saadah OI. Transition Readiness Into Adult Health Care in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Cureus 2023; 15:e46825. [PMID: 37954806 PMCID: PMC10636568 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Background and aim Approximately 25% of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) cases are diagnosed before the age of 18 years. Compared to adults, pediatric IBD is more aggressive and progresses rapidly. It is important to have a well-structured transition process in place when patients are transferred from pediatric to adult care. We aimed to evaluate the readiness of Saudi adolescents with IBD to be transitioned from pediatric to adult care using the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ). Materials and methods This cross-sectional study was carried out at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between January and December 2021. Pediatric patients aged between 12-18 with confirmed IBD were recruited. The mean TRAQ component and the overall scores were calculated and analyzed. Results A total of 54 patients with IBD were included. The overall mean TRAQ scores were moderately high (3.60±0.78), including high mean values for individual domains of the TRAQ. In terms of components of TRAQ, no significant differences between males and females were encountered; however, there was a trend for males having higher scores than females in tracking health issues (P=0.07). Patients older than 15 years had higher overall scores than younger patients (P=0.04). The level of child education was found to be the only independent variable that correlated with higher overall scores (P=0.005). Conclusions In this cohort of Saudi adolescents with IBD, patients showed moderately high overall mean TRAQ scores reflecting high readiness for transitioning. While males demonstrated a trend for higher scores compared to females in tracking health issues, patients older than 15 had higher total scores relative to younger patients. More studies are needed to examine the impact of better transition readiness on the long-term outcome of IBD.
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- Hadeel A Alsufyani
- Medical Physiology, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, SAU
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, SAU
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, SAU
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, SAU
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, SAU
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- Gastroenterology, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Pediatrics/Gastroenterology, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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Rhee H, Batek L, Rew L, Tumiel-Berhalter L. Parents' Experiences and Perceptions of Healthcare Transition in Adolescents with Asthma: A Qualitative Study. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1510. [PMID: 37761471 PMCID: PMC10527731 DOI: 10.3390/children10091510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Adolescence marks a significant transition from pediatric to adult healthcare, and parents play critical roles in supporting their adolescents with chronic conditions through this process. However, little is known about parents' experiences, perceptions, and needs during this healthcare transition. This qualitative study explores the experiences and perceptions of parents regarding the care transition of their 16-17-year-old adolescents with asthma. Nineteen mothers participated in either a focus group or individual interviews, and a content analysis was conducted on the data. Parents expressed negative emotions and various concerns about their teens' transition readiness and asthma management. A need for early transition training for both adolescents and parents was discussed. Overall, the complexity and challenges associated with the healthcare transition of adolescents with asthma take a toll on parents, particularly when their teens are not adequately prepared to manage asthma independently. Parents need appropriate anticipatory guidance regarding the transition and skills to navigate changing roles and negotiate asthma care responsibilities with their teens. Timely interventions and support strategies for both adolescents and parents are needed to ensure the successful healthcare transition of adolescents with asthma.
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- Hyekyun Rhee
- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, 1710 Red River St., Austin, TX 78712, USA;
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- School of Nursing, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642, USA;
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, 1710 Red River St., Austin, TX 78712, USA;
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- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA;
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Betz CL, Coyne I, Hudson SM. Health Care Transition: The Struggle to Define Itself. Compr Child Adolesc Nurs 2023; 46:162-176. [PMID: 34180773 DOI: 10.1080/24694193.2021.1933264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Health care transition is an expanding field of health care practice and research focused on facilitating adolescents and emerging adults with long-term conditions to transfer uninterruptedly from pediatric to adult health care services and to transition successfully into adulthood and beyond. There is a widespread need to develop and implement service models as approximately one million adolescents and emerging adults with long-term conditions transfer their care into the adult system and enter adulthood. The purpose of this article is to explore major issues associated with the current state of health care transition practice, research and ultimately policymaking and systems change. The prominent issues addressed in this article include the following. Defining clearly what constitutes models of health care transition practice as ambiguity exists with terminology used with concepts integral to health care transition. The indistinct meanings of health care transition terminology commonly used, such as transition, transfer, readiness, and preparation, need to be operationalized for widespread application. Furthermore, questions remain as to what goal-directed outcomes are expected within this field of practice and science.
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- Cecily L Betz
- Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Swartwout E, Hass EJ, Deyo P, El-Zein A, Lewis B, Rao-Gupta S. The Design and Testing of the Psychometric Properties of the Adolescent Capacity to Engage Index Instrument to Measure an Adolescent's Capacity to Engage in Healthcare. J Nurs Meas 2023; 31:458-469. [PMID: 36192123 DOI: 10.1891/jnm-2021-0065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background and Purpose: Engagement in one's healthcare is paramount to improving health outcomes. As adolescents begin their journey into adulthood and increase involvement in their health-care decision-making, it is critical to understand their ability to be involved in their healthcare. The purpose of this instrumentation study was to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties and underlying factors of the Adolescent Capacity to Engage Index (ACEI) tool which measures the construct of an adolescent's capacity to engage in their healthcare. Methods: This study had a two-phase approach. Phase 1 consisted of the pilot and cognitive testing of the items developed based on the literature and content expertise. Phase 2 was the testing of the final 21 item revised instrument among 15- to 17-year-old online teen panel (n = 226). Results: Psychometric testing revealed a valid and reliable 21 item scale with a four-factor solution. The Cronbach's alpha for the total scale was .901. The four subscales and each subscale Cronbach's alpha were: (a) Active Participation In Healthcare with Psychosocial Support to Aid/Foster Good Healthcare Choices, (.826); (b) Transition Readiness to Self-Management with Family Support to Guide/Foster Health/Healthcare Decisions, (.825); (c) Proactivity and Empowerment to Have a Say in Health/Healthcare, (.747); and (d) Technology Use to Seek Health/Healthcare Information (.648). Conclusions: This study demonstrated the ACEI is a psychometrically sound instrument with good internal consistency for the overall scale and subscales. The ACEI can be implemented in clinical practice to measure adolescents' engagement capacity in their healthcare and identify appropriate interventions based on ACEI score. Further research to determine engagement capacity among teens of various populations is warranted.
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- Ellen Swartwout
- Research Consultant, O'Neil Center, GetWellNetwork, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Director, Consumer Insights & Market Research, Nemours Center for Health Delivery Innovation, Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, DE, USA
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- Nurse Research Consultant, O'Neil Center, GetWellNetwork, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Research Consultant, O'Neil Center, GetWellNetwork, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Vice President, Nursing Excellence, Children's Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Director, Patient and Family Education, Clinical and Organizational Development, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, USA
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Rhee H, Choi Y, Tumiel-Berhalter L. Transition readiness in middle and older adolescents with asthma and associated factors: a descriptive study. J Asthma 2023; 60:991-999. [PMID: 36040871 PMCID: PMC10011012 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2022.2119864] [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: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Asthma is the leading chronic health condition in adolescents, yet little is known about adolescents' readiness to transition into adult-focused care. This study examines transition readiness in middle and late adolescents with asthma. METHODS This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 2019 with 41 adolescents (16-20 years old) with asthma. Transition readiness was measured with the 20-item Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ), which comprises five subscales. RESULTS Slight majorities of the sample comprised females (58.5%) and minority adolescents (56%). The sample's overall mean score on the TRAQ was 3.89 (±0.63; possible range 1-5). Managing daily activities was associated with talking with providers subscale (r = 0.36; p < 0.01), but not with other TRAQ subscales. Females reported greater scores for managing medications than did males, with mean = 4.2 vs. 3.6 (t = -2.15, p = 0.04). Transition readiness did not differ by race or health insurance type. However, scores on arranging transportation to medical appointments were lower among minority adolescents than whites (4.17 vs. 4.8, t = 2.56, p = 0.01). Better asthma control was associated with higher scores on talking with providers (r = -0.42; p < 0.01), but not with other subscale domains. CONCLUSIONS Overall transition readiness is suboptimal in middle to late adolescents with asthma. Adolescents' capacity to manage daily activities is not a valid indicator of transition readiness in disease self-management. It is important to consider gender, race, and asthma control in understanding transition readiness in adolescents with asthma.
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- Hyekyun Rhee
- University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, 1710 Red River St. Austin, TX 78712
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- University of Rochester School of Nursing, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box SON, Rochester, NY 14642
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Mulkey M, Baggett AB, Tumin D. Readiness for transition to adult health care among US adolescents, 2016-2020. Child Care Health Dev 2023; 49:321-331. [PMID: 35993998 PMCID: PMC10087515 DOI: 10.1111/cch.13047] [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: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Adolescence is a critical period of transition from paediatric to adult health care, but readiness for this transition has been described as low in the general adolescent population. We aimed to investigate whether transition readiness improved over time among US adolescents and to examine associations between demographic and clinical characteristics and transition readiness over time. METHODS Deidentified caregiver-reported repeated cross-sectional data from the 2016-2020 National Survey of Children's Health were analysed for caregiver-reported measures of transition readiness among adolescents age 12-17 years. Logistic regression was used to identify trends in transition readiness and change over time in factors associated with this outcome. RESULTS Among 55 022 adolescents represented in the five survey years, the proportion meeting a composite definition of transition readiness increased from 15% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 14%, 16%) in 2016 to 19% (95% CI: 17%, 20%) in 2020. After multivariable adjustment, each additional year was associated with 12% greater odds of caregiver-reported transition readiness (95% CI: +8%, +15%; P < 0.001), and transition readiness was more likely for girls, older adolescents and adolescents with special health care needs. Associations between adolescent characteristics and transition readiness did not change over the study period. CONCLUSIONS Population-level caregiver-reported transition readiness among US adolescents has increased but remains low. Factors previously associated with transition readiness (age, sex, race and ethnicity, family income and presence of special health care needs) have persisted over recent years.
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- Mackenzie Mulkey
- Department of Anthropology, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.,ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
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Self-Perception of Transition Readiness Amongst Pediatric Patients with Childhood Heart Disease. Pediatr Cardiol 2022; 43:1838-1847. [PMID: 35556153 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-022-02921-0] [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: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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This study assesses self-report of transition readiness among adolescents and young adults (ages 12-25 years) with childhood and congenital heart disease (CHD), receiving care at Hasbro Children's Hospital, whose CHD diagnosis warranted transfer to adult cardiology care. Patients were mailed the American Academy of Pediatrics/American College of Physicians Transition Readiness for Youth Assessment survey. Confidence scores ranged between 0 (not) and 10 (very). Mann-Whitney U test was used to assess differences in scores between younger (12-17 years) and older (18-25 years) groups. 396 patients met inclusion criteria; 88 surveys were returned. Half of respondents were in the older group. While most respondents felt empowered to take charge of their own health and equally confident about moving to adult care, this did not always translate to actual knowledge. Younger patients had statistically significant lower knowledge scores in these metrics. Aspects of care with low scores include medication refills, communication with primary care team, and the lifelong need for cardiology follow up and health insurance. This discrepancy between self-report and actual knowledge highlights the need for more varied and age appropriate interventions to help patients navigate a complex healthcare system. A concrete approach to acquire the knowledge necessary to ensure successful transfer to adult cardiology care should be a focus.
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DeFilippo EMM, Talwalkar JS, Harris ZM, Butcher J, Nasr SZ. Transitions of Care in Cystic Fibrosis. Clin Chest Med 2022; 43:757-771. [PMID: 36344079 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2022.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The development of formal transition models emerged to reduce variability in care, including cystic fibrosis (CF) responsibility, independence, self-care, and education (RISE), which provides a standardized transition program, including knowledge assessments, self-management checklists, and milestones for people with CF. Despite these interventions, the current landscape of health care transition (HCT) remains suboptimal, and additional focused attention on HCT is necessary. Standardization of assessment tools to gauge the efficacy of transfer from pediatric to adult care is a high priority. Such tools should incorporate both clinical and patient-centered outcomes to provide a comprehensive picture of progress and deficiencies of the HCT process.
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- Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; Yale Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Yale Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Psychology, Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan Health, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5212, USA.
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Rhee H, Batek L, Wallace-Farquharson T, Tumiel-Berhalter L. Are Mid to Late Adolescents with Asthma Ready for Transition of Care? A Qualitative Study. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:1573. [PMID: 36291509 PMCID: PMC9600616 DOI: 10.3390/children9101573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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This qualitative descriptive study explores experiences and perspectives of mid-to-late adolescents about growing up with asthma, and the roles of parents and providers as they transition. Purposeful sampling was used to recruit and enroll adolescents aged 16-20 years with asthma. Forty-one adolescents participated in a focus group or individual interview, and content analysis was conducted to analyze the data. The mean age of participants was 17.7 years, the majority (56%) of whom were Black. Themes that emerged included concerns about becoming an adult with asthma and its self-management, parental involvement, and communication with providers. Adolescents felt burdened by asthma, few considered becoming adults with asthma, and their future outlook was pessimistic with concerns related to worsening symptoms, inadequacy in symptom self-management and limitations on career choices due to asthma. Deficiencies in self-management were noted, parents still played major roles in adolescents' asthma care, and transition of care was seldom discussed with the providers. Mid-to-late adolescents with asthma are inadequately prepared for transition of care, and parents and providers insufficiently engage adolescents in the preparation. Parent, provider, and adolescent partnership is critical to achieve adolescent readiness for independence in asthma management and to ensure proper asthma care continuity post transition.
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- Hyekyun Rhee
- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, 1710 Red River St., Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave., Box SON, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Buffalo, 77 Goodell St., Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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Trajectories of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire Among Youth With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Clin Gastroenterol 2022; 56:805-809. [PMID: 34907925 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to describe in detail the trends of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ-20) with respect to patient age and gender among a cohort of 655 youth with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to enhance the tool's utility in clinical and research settings. MATERIALS AND METHODS All participants in the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's IBD Partners and IBD Partners Kids and Teens Cohorts ages 12 to 21 who completed the TRAQ-20 at least once were included. We computed centile scores for the TRAQ-20 and applied Kernel regression to generate curves. We computed mean scores for each TRAQ-20 domain by age for the overall cohort and stratified by gender. RESULTS TRAQ-20 scores generally increase with age. Males have a steeper trajectory from ages 17 to 19 compared with females. By age 21, median overall TRAQ-20 scores for women and men were 4.4 and 4.7, respectively. The "Talking with Providers" domain of the TRAQ-20 had high scores throughout the age range of the cohort, while others had lower scores in younger ages and higher scores in older ages. All TRAQ-20 domains had mean scores of 4 or greater (out of a possible 5) among 21-year-olds. CONCLUSIONS TRAQ-20 scores increase with age. The rate of increase varies by gender. Rates of increase also differ across domains. The use of transition readiness growth curves can help providers and researchers identify patients who are not achieving expected levels of transition readiness and determine the level of transition readiness that a patient much achieve before transfer to adult care.
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Kamoun C, Khoury JC, Beal SJ, Crimmins N, Corathers SD. Opportunities for Enhanced Transition of Care Preparation for Adolescents and Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Use of the READDY Transition Tool. Diabetes Spectr 2022; 35:57-65. [PMID: 35308159 PMCID: PMC8914586 DOI: 10.2337/ds20-0104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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There is an ongoing need to determine best practices for effective transition from pediatric to adult care for adolescents and emerging adults (EAs) with type 1 diabetes given the potential for poor health outcomes post-transfer. This study evaluated self-reported confidence ratings as measured by the Readiness of Emerging Adults with Diabetes Diagnosed in Youth (READDY) tool among adolescents and EAs with type 1 diabetes and the association of the confidence ratings with clinical and demographic characteristics, as well as provider documentation of relevant anticipatory guidance topics. The READDY is a diabetes-specific tool used to collect patient-reported confidence in transition preparation topics to target educational interventions. These interventions are divided into four domains: Diabetes Knowledge, Health System Navigation, Insulin Self-Management, and Health Behaviors. A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients 15-24 years of age with type 1 diabetes who completed the READDY survey between January 2017 and January 2018 at a single center. Overall patient-reported confidence levels were high. However, adolescents and EAs endorsed their lowest levels of confidence on items assessing knowledge of alcohol, tobacco, sexual health, and the impact of diabetes on pregnancy (females only), with the percentages of low scores of 20.7, 25.9, 35.9, and 42.9%, respectively. Documentation of provider counseling about screening and prevention of diabetes comorbidities, alcohol use, and tobacco use was associated with scores in the higher range for the corresponding item in the READDY survey. These findings highlight an opportunity to create interventions related to developmentally important topics for adolescents and EAs with type 1 diabetes to enhance successful transition preparation.
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- Camilia Kamoun
- Pediatric Residency Program, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, OH
- Corresponding author: Camilia Kamoun,
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- Division of Endocrinology, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH
- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH
- Department of Environmental Health, Division of Epidemiology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
- Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Endocrinology, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Endocrinology, CCHMC, Cincinnati, OH
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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Patel N, Klamer B, Davis S, Nahata L. Patient-parent perceptions of transition readiness in Turner syndrome and associated factors. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2022; 96:155-164. [PMID: 34553783 DOI: 10.1111/cen.14584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Medical care transition to adult care presents challenges for individuals with complex medical conditions such as Turner syndrome (TS). The goals of this study were to: (1) identify factors associated with transition readiness; (2) examine associations and differences between patients' and parents' perceptions of readiness using Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ). METHODS In a prospective cross-sectional study, girls with TS 12-25 years and one parent were recruited from 11/2019 to 12/2020. Three questionnaires were administered (demographic/clinical questionnaire, TRAQ, and TS Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire [TS-TRAQ]). Medical records were reviewed for karyotype and personal medical history. Descriptive statistics, Spearman's correlation, paired sample t tests, and linear regression were used to examine readiness and associated factors. RESULTS Of 44 eligible patients, 35 patients and 30 parents completed the study. Patient age, education, and life skills were associated with a higher TRAQ score (p < .001). Greater TS knowledge was associated with higher readiness (p < .05). Readiness score for patient and parental perception of patient's readiness were correlated (r = .83; p < .01). Within patient-parent dyads, patients had higher readiness (p < .01). TRAQ and TS-TRAQ scores were correlated (r = .69; p < .01). CONCLUSIONS Increasing patient age, patient education, life skills, confidence, and higher social/emotional scores were associated with a higher total TRAQ. Patient and parent perceived readiness were correlated and scores within dyads were different. Patients had higher perceived readiness. Positive correlations between TRAQ and TS-TRAQ suggest this tool may be a useful resource. Given the unique neurocognitive profile and social/emotional challenges among girls with TS, future research should include both patients and parents, and focus on validating TS-specific transition readiness tools.
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- Nisha Patel
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Center for Biostatistics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Biostatistics Resource at Nationwide Children's Hospital (BRANCH), Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- eXtraOrdinary Kids Clinic, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Center for Biobehavioral Health, Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Decision-Making Involvement, Self-Efficacy, and Transition Readiness in Youth With Sickle Cell Disease. Nurs Res 2022; 71:12-20. [PMID: 34469415 PMCID: PMC8732290 DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Transition to adult healthcare is a critical time for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with sickle cell disease, and preparation for transition is important to reducing morbidity and mortality risks associated with transition. OBJECTIVE We explored the relationships between decision-making involvement, self-efficacy, healthcare responsibility, and overall transition readiness in AYAs with sickle cell disease prior to transition. METHODS This cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted with 50 family caregivers-AYAs dyads receiving care from a large comprehensive sickle cell clinic between October 2019 and February 2020. Participants completed the Decision-Making Involvement Scale, the Sickle Cell Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Readiness to Transition Questionnaire. Multiple linear regression was used to assess the relationships between decision-making involvement, self-efficacy, healthcare responsibility, and overall transition readiness in AYAs with sickle cell disease prior to transition to adult healthcare. RESULTS Whereas higher levels of expressive behaviors, such as sharing opinions and ideas in decision-making, were associated with higher levels of AYA healthcare responsibility, those behaviors were inversely associated with feelings of overall transition readiness. Self-efficacy was positively associated with overall transition readiness but inversely related to AYA healthcare responsibility. Parent involvement was negatively associated with AYA healthcare responsibility and overall transition readiness. DISCUSSION While increasing AYAs' decision-making involvement may improve AYAs' healthcare responsibility, it may not reduce barriers of feeling unprepared for the transition to adult healthcare. Facilitating active AYA involvement in decision-making regarding disease management, increasing self-efficacy, and safely reducing parent involvement may positively influence their confidence and capacity for self-management.
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Biagioli V, Spitaletta G, Kania V, Mascolo R, Gawronski O, Liburdi A, Manzi G, Salata M, Vellone E, Tiozzo E, Dall'Oglio I. Instruments Measuring Self-Care in Children and Young Adults With Chronic Conditions: A Systematic Review. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:832453. [PMID: 35419323 PMCID: PMC8995847 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.832453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Children and young adults (CYAs) with chronic conditions need to engage in self-care to improve their quality of life. This study aimed to retrieve the literature on instruments to assess self-care in CYAs living with chronic conditions and evaluate the psychometric proprieties of the instruments retrieved. A systematic literature review was conducted on six databases to identify peer-reviewed papers that described or used an evaluation instrument of self-care in CYAs with chronic conditions. Twenty-three articles describing 11 instruments of self-care were identified. Five instruments (45.45%) were developed for specific diseases, while six (54.54%) for various chronic illnesses. Most of the instruments were focused on treatment adherence within self-care maintenance (i.e., behaviors to maintain illness stability), excluding the monitoring of clinical parameters or the management of exacerbations. This review provides an overview of available instruments that measure self-care in CYAs with chronic conditions, which health professionals could use for patient education.
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- Valentina Biagioli
- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research Service, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research Service, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Emergency, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Semi-Intensive Care Area/Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research Service, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research Service, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research Service, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata," Rome, Italy
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- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research Service, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research Service, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Rea KE, Cushman GK, Quast LF, Stolz MG, Mee LL, George RP, Blount RL. Specific healthcare responsibilities and perceived transition readiness among adolescent solid organ transplant recipients: Adolescent and caregiver perspectives. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2021; 104:2089-2097. [PMID: 33549384 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2021.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with solid organ transplants must attain responsibility for healthcare tasks during transition to adult healthcare. However, healthcare systems often initiate transfer based on age and not independence in care. This study examines specific responsibilities distinguishing AYA organ transplant recipients reporting readiness to transfer. METHODS 65 AYAs (ages 12-21) with heart, kidney, or liver transplants and 63 caregivers completed questionnaires assessing AYA's transition readiness, healthcare responsibility, and executive functioning. Categorizations included mostly/completely ready versus not at all/somewhat ready to transition; responsibility was compared between groups. RESULTS 42% of AYAs and 24% of caregivers reported AYAs as mostly/completely ready to transition. AYAs mostly/completely ready reported similar routine healthcare responsibility (e.g., medication taking, appointment attendance), but greater managerial healthcare responsibility (e.g., knowing insurance details, appointment scheduling), compared to AYAs not at all/somewhat ready to transition. CONCLUSIONS All AYAs should be competent in routine healthcare skills foundational for positive health outcomes. However, the managerial tasks distinguish AYAs perceived as ready to transfer to adult healthcare. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Emphasis on developing responsibility for managerial tasks is warranted. The Hierarchy of Healthcare Transition Readiness Skills is a framework by which AYA responsibility can be gradually increased in preparation for transfer.
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- Kelly E Rea
- Department of Psychology University of Georgia, Athens, USA.
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- Department of Psychology University of Georgia, Athens, USA
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- Emory/Children's Pediatric Institute, Atlanta, USA
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TRAQ Changes: Improving the Measurement of Transition Readiness by the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 59:188-195. [PMID: 34020387 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the current study was improving the measurement precision of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ 5.0-20 item) in order to gain better decimation of transition readiness skills across the 5 Stages of Change-from Precontemplation to Mastery. METHODS In stage 1, starting with the TRAQ 5.0 20-item, 5 domain subscale questionnaire, we eliminated the five lowest discriminating items using Item response theory (IRT) in MPlus v7.4,which eliminated the domain subscale Managing Daily Activities, and we e added 15 more difficult and better discriminating items. We added items to both to the remaining 4 domain subscales and created a new domain subscale entitled Future Planning. The revised 30-item TRAQ was piloted among 386 youth between 16 and 24 years old (mean = 20 years; 54% female; 87% White). RESULTS After examining the model fit, discrimination and difficulty coefficients, and modification indices, we eliminated 10 items and the new Future Planning domain subscale we eliminated. The resulting questionnaire has 4 domain subscales and 20 items. It exhibited good to excellent fit to the data, χ2(164) = 887.239, p < .001, CFI = 0.943, TLI = 0.93, RMSEA = 0.0942 (90% CI: 0.090, 0.114), WRMR = 1.111. All items have acceptable discrimination coefficients. Each of the 4 domain subscales have improved reliability as compared with the original TRAQ 5.0 20 item scale. CONCLUSIONS The revised 20-itemTRAQ 6.0 has 4 domains subscales; Managing medications, keeping appointment, tracking health issues, and Talking with providers and has good construct validity as demonstrated by model fit. By adding more difficult items to the 4 resulting domain subscales, we have demonstrated improved item discrimination and difficulty, and therefore can better measure acquisition of transition readiness skills across the five stages of change from pre-contemplation to contemplation to initiation to action and finally to mastery.
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Zanoni BC, Archary M, Sibaya T, Musinguzi N, Kelley ME, McManus S, Haberer JE. Development and validation of the HIV adolescent readiness for transition scale (HARTS) in South Africa. J Int AIDS Soc 2021; 24:e25767. [PMID: 34235876 PMCID: PMC8264413 DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Adolescents living with perinatally acquired HIV have low rates of retention in care and viral suppression after the transition from paediatric to adult care. In this study, we developed and validated a tool to identify adolescent transition readiness. METHODS We developed the HIV Adolescent Readiness for Transition Scale (HARTS) from June 2016 to May 2019 by iteratively adapting existing transition readiness scales for other chronic illnesses by conducting focus groups with 11 healthcare providers and 20 adolescents in South Africa. We administered a preliminary questionnaire to 131 adolescents to determine psychometric properties and assess test-retest variability. We used confirmatory factor analysis to verify the proposed scale structure using the underlying variable approach. We correlated responses to self-described transition readiness and age using linear regression. We subsequently validated the scale by prospectively administering it to 199 adolescents in a second South African setting before their transition. We then used multivariable logistic regression to assess the effects of the HARTS and relevant socio-behavioural covariates on viral suppression one year after transition. RESULTS We identified four domains relevant to transition readiness: disclosure, health navigation, self-advocacy and health literacy. Fifteen questions with a significant factor loading of 0.3 to 0.9 were identified. No significant test-retest variability was seen among 10% of participants. Positive correlations with self-described transition readiness were significant with the overall HARTS and domains of health navigation, self-advocacy and health literacy. In the prospective analysis, for adolescents not using drugs, each 10-point increase in the HARTS was associated with 0.62 odds of viral failure (95% CI 0.45 to 0.86; p = 0.004). The individual domains of self-advocacy (AOR 0.56; 95% CI 0.33 to 0.94; p = 0.029), disclosure (AOR 0.02; 95% CI 0.01 to 0.25; p = 0.002), health navigation (AOR 0.51; 95%CI 0.25 to 1.02; p = 0.056) and health literacy (AOR 0.37; 95% CI 0.10 to 1.30; p = 0.121) were associated with viral failure adjusting for age at antiretroviral therapy initiation, ART regimen, sex, disclosure status, and alcohol use in both analyses. CONCLUSIONS The HARTS is a validated scale that can be used to identify which adolescents may require additional interventions prior to transitioning to adult care to improve viral suppression after transition.
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- Brian C Zanoni
- Emory UniversityAtlantaGAUSA
- Children’s Healthcare of AtlantaAtlantaGAUSA
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- University of KwaZulu‐Natal Nelson Mandela School of MedicineDurbanSouth Africa
- King Edward VIII HospitalDurbanSouth Africa
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- University of KwaZulu‐Natal Nelson Mandela School of MedicineDurbanSouth Africa
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- Global Health CollaborativeUniversity of Science and TechnologyMbararaUganda
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- Emory UniversityAtlantaGAUSA
- Rollins School of Public healthAtlantaGAUSA
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- Emory UniversityAtlantaGAUSA
- Rollins School of Public healthAtlantaGAUSA
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- Massachusetts General HospitalBostonMAUSA
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMAUSA
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Hart LC, Díaz-González de Ferris M, Nazareth M, Faldowski RA, Rak E, Hooper SR, Ndugga M, van Tilburg MAL. Evaluation of the TRxANSITION Index-Parent Version for Assessment of Readiness to Transition to Adult Care Among Youth with Chronic Conditions. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 58:1-8. [PMID: 33278706 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2020.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To develop and evaluate a parent-proxy measure of youth HCT readiness: the TRxANSITION Index-Parent Version. DESIGN AND METHODS We recruited parents (77% female) and youth (ages 12 to 25) to complete transition readiness measures during outpatient clinic visits. The TRxANSITION Index-Parent Version contains two domains: the Parent Knowledge Domain assessing a parent's knowledge of their youth's illness, and the Parent Proxy Domain, which provides a parental perspective regarding a youth's transition readiness skills. We evaluated the TRxANSITION Index - Parent Version for differences between parent and youth reports of HCT readiness, associations between parent's score and youth's characteristics, and item-category, item-sub-index, and sub-index category correlations. RESULTS Data from 93 parents-youth dyads were analyzed. Parents scored significantly higher than youth in the Parent Knowledge Domain and similarly in the Parent Proxy Domain. Parents of daughters had significantly higher scores in the Parent Knowledge Domain than parents of sons and reported similar scores to Parents of sons in the Parent Proxy Domain. Only the self-management sub-index significantly correlated with youth's age. The sub-index-domain, item-sub-index, and item-domain correlations assessed were generally large in magnitude (r > 0.5). CONCLUSIONS The TRxANSITION Index-Parent Version shows promise as a means of assessing parent knowledge of a youth's illness and may provide an accurate proxy assessment of a youth HCT readiness skills. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Obtaining parental perspective on a youth's HCT readiness may provide useful clinical information during the transition process.
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- Laura C Hart
- The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America.
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- Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 231 MacNider Building, NC, United States of America
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- Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 231 MacNider Building, NC, United States of America
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- Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America
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- Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America
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- Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America
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- Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 231 MacNider Building, NC, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America; College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Campbell University, NC, United States of America; School of Social Work, University of Washington, NC, United States of America
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Zanoni BC, Archary M, Subramony T, Sibaya T, Psaros C, Haberer JE. "It was not okay because you leave your friends behind": A prospective analysis of transition to adult care for adolescents living with perinatally-acquired HIV in South Africa. VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH STUDIES 2021; 16:206-220. [PMID: 34484412 PMCID: PMC8414445 DOI: 10.1080/17450128.2021.1876965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine facilitators and barriers to successful transition to adult care for adolescents living with perinatally-acquired HIV in South Africa. METHODS We prospectively enrolled 30 adolescents living with perinatally-acquired HIV after their pediatrician deemed them ready for transition to adult care but prior to their transition. Eighteen months after enrollment, we measured transition status, engagement in care (i.e., viral load within 12 months of transition), and viral suppression (<200 copies/ml). Additionally, we conducted in-depth interviews with adolescents before and after transition to explore facilitators and barriers to successful transition. RESULTS A total of 19/30 (63%) adolescents transitioned to adult care. Of those who transitioned, 11 (58%) were retained in care and 7 (37%) were virally suppressed one year after transition to adult care. Insufficient staff training, lack of availability of pediatric ART formulations in adult clinics, and insufficient clinical monitoring contributed to delayed transition. Rigid clinical scheduling that interfered with school and loss of clinic relationships with peers and clinical staff were major factors in contributing to poor engagement in care after transition. Maturity of the adolescent, reduced distance to clinic, and reduced length of time in the clinic were seen as facilitators to transition to adult care. CONCLUSION Improved preparation for transition by pediatric and adult clinical staff, including restructuring of care delivery, may improve successful transition of adolescents living with perinatally acquired HIV to adult care. Transition readiness assessments are needed to determine optimal timing of transition and which adolescents are ready to transition to adult care.
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- Brian C. Zanoni
- Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- University of KwaZulu-Natal Nelson Mandela School of Medicine, Durban, South Africa
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- University of KwaZulu-Natal Nelson Mandela School of Medicine, Durban, South Africa
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Vernon-Roberts A, Frampton C, Gearry RB, Day AS. Development and Validation of a Self-management Skills Assessment Tool for Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Skills Tasks and Abilities Record (IBD-STAR). J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2021; 72:67-73. [PMID: 32804909 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES For children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the development of self-management skills has the potential to improve disease outcomes. No assessment tools are aimed at measuring self-management skills in this population. A tool was developed called the IBD-Skills Tasks and Abilities Record (IBD-STAR) which measures children's allocation of responsibility for specific skills. IBD-STAR contains 18 items, scored whether completed independently (score 2), with help (score 1) or not at all (score 0). METHODS Children with IBD completed IBD-STAR; one parent and a gastroenterologist completed a series of visual analogue scales that corresponded with each IBD-STAR section. Children's IBD-STAR scores were examined against independent variables and compared with the parent and clinician visual analogue scale scores. Reliability was calculated using Cronbach's alpha. RESULTS Twenty-five Cronbach's alpha with IBD participated, mean age 14 years (standard deviation (SD) 1.7), 14 (56%) were boys, and 21 (84%) had Crohn's disease. The mean IBD-STAR score was 27.1 (SD 5.7), equivalent to a score of 75%. Age was the only independent variable significantly associated with scores (P = 0.017). Parents consistently underestimated their children in all sections, but clinician assessments were more closely aligned. Reliability for IBD-STAR was good with an overall Cronbach's alpha of 0.84. CONCLUSION IBD-STAR reports the allocation of responsibility for self-management skills with good agreement between children and clinician, and with comprehensible differences with their parents. Such a tool may be used to identify children with IBD in need of support or to measure the efficacy of targeted interventions.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Ludvigsen MS, Hall EOC, Westergren T, Aagaard H, Uhrenfeldt L, Fegran L. Being cross pressured-parents' experiences of the transfer from paediatric to adult care services for their young people with long term conditions: A systematic review and qualitative research synthesis. Int J Nurs Stud 2020; 115:103851. [PMID: 33360499 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103851] [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] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Family members of young people (13-24 years) with long-term conditions tend to experience multiple challenges when their children transfer from paediatric to adult care, as do the patients themselves. OBJECTIVES To identify, interpret and theoretically conceptualise the meaning of parents' experiences of the transfer from paediatric to adult care of their young people with long-term conditions. DESIGN A qualitative research synthesis. DATA SOURCES We obtained articles from Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science. Unpublished theses and dissertations were searched for using Google Scholar, Mednar, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. REVIEW METHODS Based on a previously published protocol, we followed the guidelines from the Joanna Briggs Institute. Sandelowski and Barroso's qualitative research synthesis approach guided the metasynthesis. Articles published between 1999 and March 2019 were systematically searched for. FINDINGS Twenty-three reports from seven Western countries representing 454 parents including significant others such as aunts and grandparents of 462 young people with various diagnoses contributed to the review. 'Being cross-pressured' was the metasynthesis found to reflect parents' experiences of the transfer from paediatric to adult care of their young people with long-term conditions. The metasynthesis comprised four themes: 'Fluctuating between parental roles', 'Navigating contrasting healthcare contexts', 'Making decisions in the face of inner conflict', and 'Trusting their child's self-management ability'. CONCLUSIONS Our metasynthesis finding of parents' experiences of being cross-pressured provides a new way of thinking about the study phenomena which is supported by transitions theory holding that multiple transitions can take place simultaneously involving myriads of concurrent and conflicting demands. The cross pressure may overwhelm parents. The clinical implications are to recognise parents' experiences and distress in healthcare planning to promote safe and predicable transfers of their young people. Provision of healthcare to parents during transfer needs to be tailored to a collaborative decision-making process between parents, their young people, and involved practitioners across paediatric and adult healthcare services. Tweetable abstract: Parents experienced being cross-pressured when their young people with long-term conditions were transferred from paediatric to adult care.
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- Mette S Ludvigsen
- Department of Clinical Medicine - Randers Regional Hospital, Aarhus University, Østervangsvej 70,2, 8930 Randers NØ, Denmark; Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Nord University, Universitetsalléen 11, 8049 Bodø, Norway; Danish Centre of Clinical Guidelines and Danish Centre of Systematic Reviews, A Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
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- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Bartholins Alle 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark; Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, University of Faroe Islands, Torshavn, Faroe Islands.
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- Department of Health and Nursing Science, University of Agder, Campus Kristians and, Universitetsveien 25, 4630 Kristiansand, Norway.
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- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Bartholins Alle 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark; Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Lovisenberggata 15b, 0456 Oslo, Norway.
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- Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Nord University, Universitetsalléen 11, 8049 Bodø, Norway; Danish Centre of Clinical Guidelines and Danish Centre of Systematic Reviews, A Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
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- Department of Health and Nursing Science, University of Agder, Campus Kristians and, Universitetsveien 25, 4630 Kristiansand, Norway.
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Nurre ER, Smith AW, Rodriguez MG, Modi AC. Patient, Caregiver, and Provider Perceptions of Transition Readiness and Therapeutic Alliance during Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care in Epilepsy. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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AbstractTransition from pediatric to adult health care is a time of high risk for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with epilepsy. Our aims are to examine patient, caregiver, and provider perceptions of transition readiness and the influence of patient-provider alliance in the context of transition readiness. Our cross-sectional study included 82 AYAs with epilepsy prior to transition. Patients, caregivers, and providers completed questionnaires (e.g., transition readiness and working alliance). Statistical analyses included independent samples and paired t-tests. Participants were 17.3 ± 2.8 years on average, 54% were females, 84% were White (non-Hispanic), and 38% had generalized epilepsy. Caregivers reported significantly higher transition readiness than their AYAs (t (72) = −10.6, p < 0.001). AYAs and providers reported similar alliance scores. Providers who felt patients were ready to transition had higher patient-reported transition readiness and provider-reported alliance scores. These data suggest that patients and providers are well aligned in the transition process, and providers appropriately perceive key areas necessary for transition. Caregivers and patients had discrepant perceptions of transition readiness, highlighting the importance of assessing both unique transition perspectives. Dedicated transition programs are likely to be beneficial in improving transition readiness and increase alignment across patients, caregivers, and providers.
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- Emily R. Nurre
- Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Psychology, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Psychology, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, United States
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Bond J, Shanske S, Hoffman R, Ross AM. Piloting a structured developmental tool to assess transition readiness for youth with special health-care needs: A mixed-methods exploration of health-care provider experiences. J Child Health Care 2020; 24:92-105. [PMID: 30773898 DOI: 10.1177/1367493518823899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This mixed-methods study examined providers' experiences using a structured developmentally sensitive tool to assess transition readiness for youth with special health-care needs moving from pediatric to adult care. Twenty-eight health-care providers from three pediatric specialty clinics reported their experiences using the tool by surveys and semistructured telephone interviews. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Most (96%) believed routine practice should include a structured tool; 65.7% incorporated information from the tool into patient care plans. Salient themes pertained to practice behavior changes and implementation barriers. Integrating structured tools into standard clinical practice has the potential to optimize transition and improve patient care.
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- Judy Bond
- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Fordham Graduate School of Social Service, New York, NY, USA
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Chan JT, Soni J, Sahni D, Mantis S, Boucher-Berry C. Measuring the Transition Readiness of Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Using the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire. Clin Diabetes 2019; 37:347-352. [PMID: 31660007 PMCID: PMC6794230 DOI: 10.2337/cd18-0027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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IN BRIEF This study aimed to assess readiness to transition from pediatric to adult health care in adolescents with type 1 diabetes using the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ). TRAQ is a non-disease-specific self-report measure that assesses self-management and advocacy skills of youth with special health care needs. This study provides guidance on assessing transition readiness scores of adolescents with diabetes and identifying when health care providers should intervene.
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- Jacqueline T. Chan
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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Varty M, Popejoy LL. A Systematic Review of Transition Readiness in Youth with Chronic Disease. West J Nurs Res 2019; 42:554-566. [PMID: 31530231 DOI: 10.1177/0193945919875470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The transition of chronically ill adolescents and young adults to adult health care is poorly managed, leading to poor outcomes due to insufficient disease knowledge and a lack of requisite skills to self-manage their chronic disease. This review analyzed 33 articles published between 2009 and 2019 to identify factors associated with transition readiness in adolescents and young adults with chronic diseases, which can be used to design effective interventions. Studies were predominantly cross-sectional survey designs that were guided by interdisciplinary research teams, assessed adolescents and young adults ages 12-26 years, and conducted in the outpatient setting. Modifiable factors, including psychosocial and self-management/transition education factors, and non-modifiable factors, including demographic/ecological and disease factors, associated with transition readiness were identified. Further research is necessary to address gaps identified in this review prior to intervention development, and there is a need for additional longitudinal studies designed to provide perspective on how transition readiness changes over time.
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- Maureen Varty
- Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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Wiemann CM, Graham SC, Garland BH, Hergenroeder AC, Raphael JL, Sanchez-Fournier BE, Benavides JM, Warren LJ. Development of a Group-Based, Peer-Mentor Intervention to Promote Disease Self-Management Skills Among Youth With Chronic Medical Conditions. J Pediatr Nurs 2019; 48:1-9. [PMID: 31195183 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2019.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 05/19/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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STUDY PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a group-based peer-mentor intervention to enhance knowledge/skills of transition-age youth (TAY) from three clinical services (gastroenterology, renal or rheumatology) at a large children's hospital in order to facilitate transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. DESIGN AND METHODS Using a multi-modal, iterative approach, the structure/content of the intervention was based on peer-reviewed literature; surveys/interviews conducted with TAY, families, and adult and pediatric providers; principles of Self-Determination Theory and motivational interviewing; and guided by a logic model. A TAY community advisory board helped interpret the information and develop the intervention. RESULTS The resulting intervention has eight sessions led by peer mentors (young adults who have successfully transitioned to adult healthcare, who are trained to use a motivational interviewing approach) covering topics such as goal setting; understanding my diagnosis; organizing personal, health & insurance information; characteristics of a good provider; filling/refilling prescriptions; and mental well-being. The TAY community advisory board recommended holding two sessions on each of four Saturdays, using interactive group activities to make it fun, and creating a written complimentary manual for caregivers. CONCLUSIONS A TAY community advisory board was instrumental in developing an innovative peer-mentor intervention to promote the development of specific skills TAY require to manage their disease within adult healthcare. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Although the intervention was developed with extensive stakeholder input, a next step is to evaluate the intervention with respect to how well it fits the broader membership in the target population.
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- Constance M Wiemann
- Section of Adolescent Medicine & Sports Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, TX, USA.
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- Section of Adolescent Medicine & Sports Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, TX, USA
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- Section of Adolescent Medicine & Sports Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, TX, USA.
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- Section of Adolescent Medicine & Sports Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, TX, USA.
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- Center for Child Health Policy and Advocacy, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, TX, USA.
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- Section of Adolescent Medicine & Sports Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, TX, USA.
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- Section of Adolescent Medicine & Sports Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, TX, USA.
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Burström Å, Acuña Mora M, Öjmyr-Joelsson M, Sparud-Lundin C, Rydberg A, Hanseus K, Frenckner B, Nisell M, Moons P, Bratt EL. Ready for Transfer to Adult Care? A Triadic Evaluation of Transition Readiness in Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease and Their Parents. JOURNAL OF FAMILY NURSING 2019; 25:447-468. [PMID: 31342815 PMCID: PMC6724455 DOI: 10.1177/1074840719864255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Transfer to adult care for adolescents with chronic conditions ought to be determined by transition readiness. The aims of this study were (a) to describe the level of readiness for transition in adolescents with congenital heart disease, (b) to compare adolescents' assessment of transition readiness with their parents' assessments, and (c) to study potential correlates of transition readiness. A total of 157 triads of adolescents aged 14 to 18 years and their parents completed the Readiness for Transition Questionnaire. Adolescents scored higher on overall readiness than their parents. Multivariable analyses revealed that higher levels of adolescents' overall readiness were associated with a less threatening view of the illness, a higher level of empowerment, and with higher mothers' and fathers' overall readiness scores. Adolescents' responsibility scores were positively associated with age and parental adolescent responsibility scores. Parental involvement scores were negatively associated with adolescents' age and positively with the mothers' parental involvement scores. By using a triadic evaluation, the results of the present study significantly extend what is currently known about this population.
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- Åsa Burström
- Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- The Red Cross University College, Stockholm, Sweden
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- University of Gothenburg, Sweden
- KU Leuven, Belgium
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- University of Gothenburg, Sweden
- The Queen Silvia Children’s Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Jones MR, Frey SM, Riekert K, Fagnano M, Halterman JS. Transition Readiness for Talking With Providers in Urban Youth With Asthma: Associations With Medication Management. J Adolesc Health 2019; 64:265-271. [PMID: 30389202 PMCID: PMC6339852 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2018.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Revised: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Teen readiness assessments may provide a developmental indicator of the transfer of responsibility for health self-management from caregivers to teens. Among urban adolescents with asthma, we aimed to describe teen readiness for talking with providers and identify how readiness relates to responsibility for asthma management, medication beliefs, and clinical outcomes. METHODS Teens and caregivers enrolled in the school-based asthma care for teen's trial in Rochester, NY completed in-home surveys. We classified ready teens as those reporting a score of five on both items of the transition readiness assessment questionnaire talking with providers subscale. We performed bivariate analyses to detect differences between ready teens and other teens in teen- and caregiver-reported responsibility, teen medication beliefs, and clinical outcomes (medication adherence over the past 2 weeks, and healthcare use over the past year). RESULTS Among this sample of 251 adolescents (mean age: 13.4 years), 35% were classified as "Ready." Ready teens were more likely than other teens to want to use a controller medication independently (7.6 vs. 6.5 out of 10, p < .01) and to have confidence in this ability (8.4 vs. 7.6 out of 10, p = .02). Teens reported poor adherence (missed 52.9% of prescribed controller doses), with no differences in responsibility or clinical outcomes based on level of teen readiness for talking with providers. CONCLUSIONS In urban adolescents with poorly controlled asthma, a higher level of teen readiness for talking with providers is associated with higher perceptions of independence in medication taking, but does not appear to relate to clinical outcomes.
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Division of General Pediatrics, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 777, Rochester, NY 14642,
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, JHAAC 3B37, Baltimore, MD,
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Division of General Pediatrics, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 777, Rochester, NY 14642,
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Division of General Pediatrics, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 777, Rochester, NY 14642,
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Wood D, Rocque B, Hopson B, Barnes K, Johnson KR. Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire Spina Bifida (TRAQ-SB) specific module and its association with clinical outcomes among youth and young adults with spina bifida. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2019; 12:405-413. [PMID: 31744032 DOI: 10.3233/prm-180595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE In order to transition to adulthood and independence, youth with spina bifida must assume significant self-management responsibilities including monitoring for shunt malfunction, maintaining intact skin in areas that are insensate, and maintaining proper bowel and bladder function. Validated measures of specific spina bifida self-management skills are lacking and this hampers the ability of clinical personnel to support successful transition for youth with spina bifida. METHODS We developed a self-report measure specific to SB self-management skills consistent with the framework of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ). To test the predictive validity of the tool we surveyed 90 youth and young adults ages 12-25 with spina bifida attending a multidisciplinary clinic participating in the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry (NSBPR). RESULTS Adjusted for age, gender, race, insurance status and lesion level, higher scores on the TRAQ-SB (increased self-management) were negatively associated with urinary incontinence in the past month. Only lesion level, and not TRAQ-SB scores, was a significant predictor of stool incontinence and skin breakdown. CONCLUSIONS Higher TRAQ-SB scores are negatively associated with bladder incontinence in youth with spina bifida. While stool continence and skin breakdown were not associated with TRAQ-SB scores, this relation is complex and may be obfuscated by either reporting bias or outcome measurement bias. To further refine the questionnaire and understand this relationship we need to field it prospectively in the SB network with larger samples. The TRAQ-SB questionnaire, however, does have value in the clinical setting to help promote the acquisition of specific self-management skills among youth with spina bifida.
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- David Wood
- Department of Pediatrics, 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, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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Longitudinal Self-Management and/or Transition Readiness per the TR xANSITION Index among Patients with Chronic Conditions in Pediatric or Adult Care Settings. J Pediatr 2018; 203:361-370.e1. [PMID: 30201183 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.06.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Revised: 05/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the roles of key individual, family, and illness characteristics on the levels of and gains in longitudinal healthcare transition (HCT) readiness in the pediatric setting and/or self-management skills (SMS) in the adult-focused setting, we used a large dataset with longitudinal measurements from 2006 to 2015. STUDY DESIGN This longitudinal observational study followed 566 adolescents and young adults with chronic conditions at University of North Carolina Hospitals. TRxANSITION Index measurements, which represent learning outcomes rather than health outcomes, were collected multiple times per patient and analyzed using a novel application of an education-based approach. RESULTS Levels of and gains in HCT/SMS scores increased with age (P < .001) with smaller increases at older ages. Mastery of skills varied by age with self-management achieved after 20 years of age. Scores varied positively by father's education and negatively by mother's education and duration of diagnosis. Gains in scores further varied positively with private insurance and negatively with mother's education and duration of diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS We found diminishing positive increases in HCT/SMS scores as patients become older and smaller levels of and gains in readiness among younger patients with more educated mothers. Risk factors for absolute level of HCT/SMS readiness and inadequate longitudinal gains are not always the same, which motivates a deeper understanding of this dynamic process through additional research. This information can guide providers to focus HCT/SMS preparation efforts on skills mastered at particular ages and to identify patients at risk for inadequate development of HCT/SMS skills.
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Lapp V, Chase SK. How Do Youth with Cystic Fibrosis Perceive Their Readiness to Transition to Adult Healthcare Compared to Their Caregivers' Views? J Pediatr Nurs 2018; 43:104-110. [PMID: 30473151 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2018.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe how perceived stages of change for self-care management skills varies by age in youth with cystic fibrosis in preparation for transition to adult healthcare, to compare caregiver perception of youth readiness for self-care, and age/frequency of transition discussion with provider. DESIGN AND METHODS The Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire and a modified version (TRAQ-C) for caregivers were used for data collection. Descriptive statistics, simple linear regression, and t-tests were employed. RESULTS Regression equations suggest that age predicts youth perception of self-care management skill in all five domains on the TRAQ (p ≤ .009). A paired t-test compared the overall TRAQ and TRAQ-C mean scores between dyads. Youth rated themselves significantly higher in perception of self-care skill management (m = 3.187, sd = 0.769) than caregivers (m = 2.490, sd = 0.788; t = 7.408, df = 51, p < .001). Sixteen was the average age of transition discussion for both youth and caregiver. Reported frequency of discussion varied considerably. CONCLUSIONS Although increasing age predicts perception of self-care management, many youth age 18-22 were still only contemplating or starting to learn skills. Skill level perceptions between youth and caregiver differed, but scores from all self-care management domains followed a similar trend. Discussions with providers began later than guidelines recommend and were often not recognized as such by youth. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Results underscore the importance of beginning transition discussion and skill evaluation in youth with cystic fibrosis at an early age, incorporating caregivers' perception in the process.
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- Valerie Lapp
- University of Central Florida, College of Nursing, Orlando, USA; Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, FL, USA.
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- University of Central Florida, College of Nursing, Orlando, USA.
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Mukherjee S, Pasulka J. Care for Adults with Spina Bifida: Current State and Future Directions. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil 2018; 23:155-167. [PMID: 29339892 DOI: 10.1310/sci2302-155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The care for adults with spina bifida is an important area to study. As increasing numbers of patients with spina bifida survive into adulthood, they expect to thrive and receive the best possible care into adulthood to maintain their health. Understanding the health needs in this emerging and changing population will help clinicians provide the best anticipatory care for adults with spina bifida and continue to improve outcomes. This will also impact pediatric care by improving the ability to determine preventive methods from early on and understand the impacts of pediatric care and decisions over the lifespan.
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- Shubhra Mukherjee
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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Bratt EL, Burström Å, Hanseus K, Rydberg A, Berghammer M. Do not forget the parents-Parents' concerns during transition to adult care for adolescents with congenital heart disease. Child Care Health Dev 2018; 44:278-284. [PMID: 28980341 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2017] [Revised: 08/26/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Growing up with congenital heart disease (CHD) often means transfer to adult care and lifelong medical follow-up. An optimal transition process usually involves a multipart collaboration between the patient, their parents and other family members, and the healthcare providers. Taking an active role while knowing when it is time to step aside can be difficult for all the concerned parties, even the healthcare professionals. The aim of the present study therefore, was to explore parents' expectations and needs during their adolescent's transition to adult care. METHOD Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 parents of 16 adolescents (aged 13-18 years) with CHD in 4 pediatric cardiology settings in Sweden. The interviews were analysed with qualitative content analysis. RESULTS The analysis resulted in 2 main themes: (a) Feeling secure-the importance of being prepared and informed. This theme focused on the need to be prepared and informed about transition and future transfer to adult care. (b) Recognizing when to hand over at the right time. This theme addressed the process of handing over the responsibility from the parent to the adolescents and contained handing over from pediatric care to adult care. CONCLUSION Being prepared and informed about the upcoming transition process was essential. The parents underlined the importance of being involved in the transition planning for gradually handing over responsibility to the adolescent. They also considered establishing contact with the adult healthcare team before transfer as important and needed to be assured that CHD-related information of importance for the young person's daily life would be given.
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- E L Bratt
- Institution of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Pediatric Cardiology, The Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institution for Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Pediatrics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- University West, Department of Health Science, Trollhättan, Sweden.,Department of Pediatrics, The Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Graduation Day: Healthcare Transition From Pediatric to Adult. Nutr Clin Pract 2018; 33:81-89. [DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2017] [Accepted: 11/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Nazareth M, Hart L, Ferris M, Rak E, Hooper S, van Tilburg MAL. A Parental Report of Youth Transition Readiness: The Parent STARx Questionnaire (STARx-P) and Re-evaluation of the STARx Child Report. J Pediatr Nurs 2018; 38:122-126. [PMID: 28941954 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2017.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Revised: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE The STARx Questionnaire is a self-report measure of health care transition (HCT) readiness in youth with chronic diseases. We aimed to improve reliability and generalizability of the STARx and report initial reliability data on the STARx-P Questionnaire, a self-report measure of parent perspective on their child's HCT readiness. METHODS Participants were recruited in several clinics from a large academic hospital in the southeastern USA and via the therapeutic summer camp for children with chronic disease. Children with chronic conditions responded to the 18-question STARx Questionnaire and their parents responded to the parent version, the STARx-P Questionnaire. RESULTS IRB-approved consents were obtained from 341 parents (89.4% mothers) and 455 children (Mean age 12.28±2.53; 36.9% Males; 68.6% Caucasian; 22.6% African-American). The most common diagnoses were kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, cerebral palsy, sickle cell, and cystic fibrosis. Principal component analysis of the STARx-P Questionnaire identified three major subscales in both the child and parent-report: Disease Knowledge, Self-management and Provider Communication. Internal reliability was moderate to good (α=0.545-0.759). CONCLUSIONS The STARx-P Questionnaire and STARx Version 4 Questionnaire have demonstrated initial reliability in this multi-institution study. It is the first HCT readiness questionnaire that includes a parent-proxy report which is needed in studies of non-verbal and/or developmentally delayed children. Parent-report can also give unique insights not obtained from self-reports.
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- Meaghan Nazareth
- The University of North Carolina, Department of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- The University of North Carolina, Department of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- The University of North Carolina, Department of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- The University of North Carolina, Department of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- The University of North Carolina, Department of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- The University of North Carolina, Department of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Campbell University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Buies Creek, NC, USA; Univeristy of Washington, School of Social Work, Seattle, NC, USA.
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Ma JL, Sheng N, Ding WW, Zhang Y. [Impact of transition readiness on quality of life in children with chronic diseases]. ZHONGGUO DANG DAI ER KE ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS 2018; 20:60-66. [PMID: 29335085 PMCID: PMC7390324 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2018.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the current quality of life in children with chronic diseases, and to explore the impact of transition readiness on quality of life. METHODS A total of 332 children with chronic diseases from two children's hospitals in Shanghai, China were enrolled. A self-designed demographic questionnaire, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 Generic Core Scales (PedsQLTM 4.0), and Self-Management and Transition to Adulthood with Rx=Treatment (STARx) Questionnaire were used to evaluate transition readiness and quality of life. RESULTS The children with chronic diseases had a significantly lower total quality of life score than the national norm (74.66±15.85 vs 81.81±12.03; P<0.001). Doctor-patient communication and health care responsibilities (the child's abilities to take care of himself/herself and adaptation to the process of diagnosis and treatment from childhood to adulthood) were positively correlated with the scores on each dimension of quality of life (P<0.05). Duration of disease, time of absence from school within six months, and the number of types of drugs taken orally were negatively correlated with the total quality of life score (rs=-0.172, -0.236, and -0.280; P<0.05). The residence (urban or rural area), monthly family income, parents' educational level, and father's occupation had significant influence on children's quality of life (P<0.05). The hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that doctor-patient communication and health care responsibilities led to a 14.3% increase in the explanation of the total variation in quality of life (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Quality of life is not satisfactory in children with chronic diseases. Two domains of transition readiness, namely the abilities to communicate with health providers and health care responsibilities, are major factors influencing quality of life in these children.
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- Jia-Li Ma
- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China.
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Morsa M, Gagnayre R, Deccache C, Lombrail P. Factors influencing the transition from pediatric to adult care: A scoping review of the literature to conceptualize a relevant education program. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2017; 100:1796-1806. [PMID: 28528694 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Revised: 04/24/2017] [Accepted: 05/13/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To give a comprehensive overview of the factors that influence the transition from pediatric services to adult care, and to conceptualize a relevant education program. METHOD An evaluation grid was used to analyze the literature and classify factors depending on whether they were related to the patients, to the health care organization, to health care personnel, to the interaction between medical staff and patient, or to the illness and its treatment. RESULTS We based our analysis on a selection of 20 publications. The following factors were identified and classified in an integrative framework: self-management skills, trust in adult care, the feeling of self-efficacy, social support, the patient's gender and social position, the trust between child carers and adult carers, interdisciplinary cooperation, and the medical staff's consideration of the patient's projects. CONCLUSIONS AND PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The current analysis makes it possible to formulate educational aims and to design a way of integrating them to a transition plan. However, the collected studies mainly focus on knowledge of the illness, on treatment, and on the health care system. Psychosocial dimensions at play at the time of the transition - such as identity development - are not sufficiently explored in the research.
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- Maxime Morsa
- Laboratory of Education and Health Practices (EA3412), University Paris 13, Bobigny, France.
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- Laboratory of Education and Health Practices (EA3412), University Paris 13, Bobigny, France.
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- Laboratory of Education and Health Practices (EA3412), University Paris 13, Bobigny, France.
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- Laboratory of Education and Health Practices (EA3412), University Paris 13, Bobigny, France; Department of Public Health, Paris Seine St-Denis hospital, AP-HP, France.
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Stewart KT, Chahal N, Kovacs AH, Manlhiot C, Jelen A, Collins T, McCrindle BW. Readiness for Transition to Adult Health Care for Young Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease. Pediatr Cardiol 2017; 38:778-786. [PMID: 28184978 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-017-1580-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Accepted: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study evaluates transition readiness, medical condition knowledge, self-efficacy, and illness uncertainty in young adolescents (ages 12 to 15 years) with congenital heart disease (CHD), and medical, patient, and parental factors associated with transition readiness. We enrolled 82 patients with moderate or complex CHD (n = 36, 44% male; mean age 13.6 ± 1.3 years), and their parents. Patients completed standardized self-report measures: Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ), MyHeart scale, General Self-Efficacy scale, and Children's Uncertainty in Illness Scale. Parents completed the MyHeart scale and demographic information. Many young adolescents had not discussed transfer with a health care provider (n = 20, 24%) or parent (n = 34, 41%). Transition readiness was higher among patients who were older, more knowledgeable about their condition, had a history of primary cardiac repair and greater self-efficacy, and was lower for boys and patients on cardiac medications. Transition readiness was unrelated to CHD diagnosis and patients' illness uncertainty. Patients' self-advocacy skills were superior to their chronic disease self-management skills. Increased parental medical condition knowledge was positively correlated with patient knowledge, and patient-parent discussion of transfer was associated with increased patient's self-management skills. Transition is not uniformly discussed with young adolescent CHD patients. Parental involvement is correlated with increased transition readiness and patient disease self-management skills. Young adolescent transition programs should focus on education around improving patient medical condition knowledge, promote chronic disease self-management skills development, and include parental involvement.
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- Kimberly T Stewart
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Toronto Congenital Cardiac Centre for Adults, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C4, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada.
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Suris JC, Larbre JP, Hofer M, Hauschild M, Barrense-Dias Y, Berchtold A, Akre C. Transition from paediatric to adult care: what makes it easier for parents? Child Care Health Dev 2017; 43:152-155. [PMID: 27625071 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2016] [Revised: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess differences between parents of adolescents with chronic illness (CI) going through a self-reported easy or difficult transfer. METHODS Seventy-two parents of CI youths who had already transferred to adult care were divided according to whether they considered that the transfer had been easy (n = 45) or difficult (n = 27). We performed a bivariate analysis comparing both groups and variables with a significance level < .1 were included in a logistic regression. Results are presented as adjusted odds ratio (aOR). RESULTS Over one third of parents (27/72) reported a difficult transfer. At the multivariate level, higher socioeconomic status (aOR: 7.74), parents feeling ready for transfer (aOR: 6.54) and a good coordination between teams (aOR: 7.66) were associated with an easy transfer. CONCLUSIONS An easy transfer for parents is associated with feeling ready and considering that the coordination between teams is good. Health providers should consider these requisites for a successful transfer.
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- J-C Suris
- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.,General Pediatrics, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Adult Rheumatology, Centre hospitalier Lyon-Sud, Lyon, France
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- Pediatric Rheumatology Unit of Western Switzerland, Lausanne University Hospital and Geneva University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology Unit, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Institute of Social Sciences and LIVES, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Sliwinski SK, Gooding H, de Ferranti S, Mackie TI, Shah S, Saunders T, Leslie LK. Transitioning from pediatric to adult health care with familial hypercholesterolemia: Listening to young adult and parent voices. J Clin Lipidol 2016; 11:147-159. [PMID: 28391881 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2016.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Revised: 10/28/2016] [Accepted: 11/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Young adults with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) are at a critical period for establishing behaviors to promote future cardiovascular health. OBJECTIVE To examine challenges transitioning to adult care for young adults with FH and parents of FH-affected young adults in the context of 2 developmental tasks, transitioning from childhood to early adulthood and assuming responsibility for self-management of a chronic disorder. METHODS Semistructured, qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 young adults with FH and 12 parents of affected young adults from a pediatric subspecialty preventive cardiology program in a northeastern academic medical center. Analyses were conducted using a modified grounded theory framework. RESULTS Respondents identified 5 challenges: (1) recognizing oneself as a decision maker, (2) navigating emerging independence, (3) prioritizing treatment for a chronic disorder with limited signs and symptoms, (4) managing social implications of FH, and (5) finding credible resources for guidance. Both young adults and parents proposed similar recommendations for addressing these challenges, including the need for family and peer involvement to establish and maintain diet and exercise routines and to provide medication reminders. Systems-level recommendations included early engagement of adolescents in shared decision-making with health care team; providing credible, educational resources regarding FH; and using blood tests to track treatment efficacy. CONCLUSION Young adults with FH transitioning to adult care may benefit from explicit interventions to address challenges to establishing healthy lifestyle behaviors and medication adherence as they move toward being responsible for their medical care. Further research should explore the efficacy of recommended interventions.
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- Samantha K Sliwinski
- Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA; Department of Health Systems and Policy, School of Public Health, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA; Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA; American Board of Pediatrics, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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Advances in the health care of individuals with cystic fibrosis have resulted in more than half of the population older than the age of 18 living longer, fuller lives. This success brings about the need for new areas of improvement and development including the mastery of transitioning from pediatric to adult health care and attention to psychosocial needs. This article reviews key components of the process of transitioning to adult care and some important psychosocial considerations.
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- Carla Frederick
- Department of Medicine, WCHOB Lung & Cystic Fibrosis Center, State University of New York at Buffalo, 219 Bryant Street, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA.
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Grimsby GM, Burgess R, Culver S, Schlomer BJ, Jacobs MA. Barriers to transition in young adults with neurogenic bladder. J Pediatr Urol 2016; 12:258.e1-5. [PMID: 27270070 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2016.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 04/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION 'Transition' not only involves finding an adult healthcare provider, but also includes the process of developing the patient's ability to care for him/herself. Recent literature states that 40% of young adults with special healthcare needs are receiving the tools needed for transition. Pediatric urologists treating patients with complex anomalies, such as spina bifida, often anticipate poor outcomes for patients who are ill equipped for transition to adult care. The goal of this study was to identify potential barriers for young adults with neurogenic bladder when transitioning to independent care. STUDY DESIGN A prospective IRB-approved study was performed on all patients with neurogenic bladder referred to the transitional urology clinic. Reasons for missed appointments were tracked, and all patients were asked to complete the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) in private prior to an appointment. The TRAQ responses are scaled 1-5, with higher numbers corresponding to higher transition readiness of each individual skill. The mean score for each question was calculated across all patients, and the mean TRAQ score was calculated across all questions for each patient. To assess if certain subgroups were more prepared for transition, mean scores were compared between sexes, patients aged <19 and ≥19 years old, and between ambulatory and full-time wheelchair users with unpaired t-tests. RESULTS A total of 73% (58/79) of patients referred to the transitional clinic came to their appointment. The most common reason for missed clinic appointments was related to health insurance coverage (47%). A total of 42 patients completed the TRAQ at a mean age of 19.5 years old; 90% (38/42) had spina bifida. Females, ambulatory patients, and those ≥19 years old had higher overall mean TRAQ scores, but these differences were not statistically significant. The highest TRAQ scores were related to taking and ordering medications, utilization of medical supplies, communication with healthcare providers, and assisting with household duties. The majority of the patients indicated 'I am learning to do this'. The lowest scores were in response to questions about health insurance coverage, payments for medications or medical equipment, financial help, and utilization of community services. Most patients responded 'I do not know how but I want to learn'. CONCLUSIONS Young adults with neurogenic bladder needed the most guidance during transition to independent care, with management of health insurance and finances. Based on these findings, dedicated social work and nurse visits have been included into the transition process.
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- G M Grimsby
- Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Children's Health, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Children's Health, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Children's Health, Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Croteau SE, Padula M, Quint K, D'Angelo L, Neufeld EJ. Center-Based Quality Initiative Targets Youth Preparedness for Medical Independence: HEMO-Milestones Tool in a Comprehensive Hemophilia Clinic Setting. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2016; 63:499-503. [PMID: 26496140 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.25807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patient transition readiness self-assessment tools and investigation into patient and parent perceptions of the transition process from pediatric to adult care models have informed recognition of gaps in care, particularly for those with chronic disease. Implementation of a longitudinal transition process with patient tracking provides the opportunity for individualized education and skill building and fosters a patient-centered model. PROCEDURE Quality improvement intervention was used to assess and improve our transition process at annual comprehensive clinic visits for patients with bleeding disorders at our tertiary care pediatric center. RESULTS Thirty-one patients with rare bleeding disorders received an introduction to the transition process using the HEMO-milestones tool in our hemophilia comprehensive clinic from September to December 2014. The percentage of patients with documented, age-specific hemophilia knowledge/skill assessment increased from 21% to 97%. The percentage of patients with documented skill building or adult care transfer plan increased from 55% to 93%. Designated postclinic team debriefings facilitated the creation of collaborative documentation summarizing each patient's transition readiness and plan for continued skill building. CONCLUSIONS The HEMO-milestones tool promotes a standardized approach to evaluation of self-management competency. When combined with a collaborative multidisciplinary effort, it increases plans for skill building in patients with hemophilia. This tool is easily modifiable for alternate subspecialty use and does not require extensive training for implementation.
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- Stacy E Croteau
- Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Boston Hemophilia Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Boston Hemophilia Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Cantú-Quintanilla G, Ferris M, Otero A, Gutiérrez-Almaraz A, Valverde-Rosas S, Velázquez-Jones L, Luque-Coqui M, Cohen S, Medeiros M. Validation of the UNC TRxANSITION Scale™Version 3 Among Mexican Adolescents With Chronic Kidney Disease. J Pediatr Nurs 2015. [PMID: 26202468 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2015.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a lack of valid health care transition readiness (HCT) scales in Spanish. OBJECTIVE To provide initial validation of the UNC TRxANSITION Scale™ among Mexican adolescents and young adults (youth) with chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS We used the professionally translated/back translated, provider-administered UNC TRxANSITION Scale™ (Ferris et al., 2012). This 33-question scale measures HCT in ten sub-scales including knowledge about diagnosis or treatment, diet, reproductive health, school/work, insurance, ability to self-manage and looking for new health providers. Its maximum score is 10. We enrolled 163 Mexican adolescents (48.5% females) with CKD stage≥3, mean age of 15.1years (±2.1) and whose primary language is Spanish. There were 15 patients on hemodialysis (9.2%) and 30 transplant recipients (18.4%). Results were compared to those reported in adolescents with chronic conditions from the USA. RESULTS Our cohort's overall median total score was 5.9. Patients≥16years old had a median total score of 6.4, whereas younger patients had median score of 5.6 (p<0.05). Transplant patients had greater scores in the total and the sub-scales of medication knowledge, issues of reproduction, insurance, trade/work and adherence (p<0.05). When comparing the total score (by age), results from our Mexican youth were similar to those reported in youth from the USA. CONCLUSIONS In our Mexican cohort of youth with CKD, health care transition readiness is greater in older patients and in transplant recipients. Our cohort's overall score is low, indicating the need for a health care transition preparation program. The UNC TRxANSITION Scale™ results in Mexican youth with CKD are comparable to findings in youth from the USA.
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Nefrología, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez; Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina UNAM.
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van Staa A, Sattoe JNT, Strating MMH. Experiences with and Outcomes of Two Interventions to Maximize Engagement of Chronically Ill Adolescents During Hospital Consultations: A Mixed Methods Study. J Pediatr Nurs 2015. [PMID: 26199096 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2015.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
Improving patient-provider communication during hospital consultations is advocated to enhance self-management planning and transition readiness of adolescents with chronic conditions. This longitudinal mixed methods study evaluates the implementation and the outcomes of independent split-visit consultations and individual transition plans by 22 hospital teams participating in the Dutch Action Program 'On Your Own Feet Ahead!'. The interventions raised awareness in adolescents and professionals, improved adolescents' display of independent behaviors and led to more discussions about non-medical issues. Successful implementation required a team-based approach and clear explanation to parents and adolescents. Pediatric nurses played a pivotal role in improving transitional care.
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- AnneLoes van Staa
- Erasmus University Rotterdam, Institute of Health Policy & Management (iBMG), Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Erasmus University Rotterdam, Institute of Health Policy & Management (iBMG), Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus University Rotterdam, Institute of Health Policy & Management (iBMG), Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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