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Giouleme O, Koutsoumourakis A, Katsoula A, Katsaros M, Soufleris K, Vasilaki K, Xinias I. Barriers to and requirements for a successful transition in inflammatory bowel disease from pediatric to adult care in Greece. Ann Gastroenterol 2023; 36:541-548. [PMID: 37664230 PMCID: PMC10433259 DOI: 10.20524/aog.2023.0817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Background The incidence of pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is rising, while the relapsing and often severe nature of IBD, and its impact on emotional and pubertal development and social maturation underline the need for a successful transition from pediatric to adult care. Methods A web-based survey was distributed via the Hellenic Group for the Study of IBD, the Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology Department of North Greece, and the Hellenic Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Results The questionnaire was answered by 98 individuals (78 adult and 20 pediatric gastroenterologists, out of 357 and 30, respectively). The response rate was 25.3%. A higher response rate was found among pediatric (66.6%) vs. adult gastroenterologists 21.8% (P<0.001). Pediatric gastroenterologists believed that the appropriate age for transition was either 16-17 or 17-18 years, whereas 59% of the adult gastroenterologists chose the age group of 16-17 years. Both adult and pediatric gastroenterologists stated that the most significant initiators for a successful transition process were cognitive maturity and patients' ability to manage their disease independently. The lack of communication and collaboration between pediatric and adult gastroenterologists was the main barrier to the transition process, as identified by adult gastroenterologists (27.7%). In contrast, 43.5% of pediatric gastroenterologists suggested that differences in the follow up of patients with IBD between pediatric and adult clinics were the main restrictions. Conclusion These results highlight the need for a transitional education program for pediatric IBD patients, and the importance of improving collaboration among adult and pediatric gastroenterologists.
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- Olga Giouleme
- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokration General Hospital, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Olga Giouleme, Anastasia Katsoula, Marios Katsaros)
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- Endoscopy Unit, First Department of Internal Medicine, Papageorgiou General Hospital (Anastasios Koutsoumourakis)
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- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokration General Hospital, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Olga Giouleme, Anastasia Katsoula, Marios Katsaros)
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- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokration General Hospital, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Olga Giouleme, Anastasia Katsoula, Marios Katsaros)
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- Third Pediatric Department, Hippokration General Hospital, Aristotle University School of Medicine (Konstantina Vasilaki, Ioannis Xinias), Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Third Pediatric Department, Hippokration General Hospital, Aristotle University School of Medicine (Konstantina Vasilaki, Ioannis Xinias), Thessaloniki, Greece
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Fu N, Bollegala N, Jacobson K, Kroeker KI, Frost K, Afif W, El-Matary W, Fowler SA, Griffiths AM, Huynh HQ, Jantchou P, Karimuddin A, Nguyen GC, Otley AR, Pears C, Seow CH, Toulany A, Tersigni C, Tignanelli J, Marshall JK, Boctor M, Hansen T, Pattni C, Wong A, Benchimol EI. Canadian Consensus Statements on the Transition of Adolescents and Young Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease from Pediatric to Adult Care: A Collaborative Initiative Between the Canadian IBD Transition Network and Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2022; 5:105-115. [PMID: 35669843 PMCID: PMC9157291 DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwab050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Objectives With the increased prevalence of childhood-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there is a greater need for a planned transition process for adolescents and young adults (AYA). The Canadian IBD Transition Network and Crohn’s and Colitis Canada joined in collaborative efforts to describe a set of care consensus statements to provide a framework for transitioning AYA from pediatric to adult care. Methods Consensus statements were drafted after focus group meetings and literature reviews. An expert panel consisting of 20 IBD physicians, nurses, surgeon, adolescent medicine physician, as well as patient and caregiver representatives met, discussed and systematically voted. The consensus was reached when greater than 75% of members voted in agreement. When greater than 75% of members rated strong support, the statement was rendered a strong recommendation, suggesting that a clinician should implement the statement for all or most of their clinical practice. Results The Canadian expert panel generated 15 consensus statements (9 strong and 6 weak recommendations). Areas of focus of the statements included: transition program implementation, key stakeholders, areas of potential need and gaps in the research. Conclusions These consensus statements provide a framework for the transition process. The quality of evidence for these statements was generally low, highlighting the need for further controlled studies to investigate and better define effective strategies for transition in pediatric to adult IBD care.
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- Nancy Fu
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric GI Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Benchimol EI, Afif W, Plamondon S, Newhook D, Nicholls SG, Lévesque D. Medical Summary Template for the Transfer of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease from Pediatric to Adult Care. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2021; 5:3-11. [PMID: 35118221 PMCID: PMC8806045 DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwab009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background The transfer of information is a key aspect of the transition of adolescent patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from pediatric to adult care. This is typically accomplished through the use of a consultation letter with a medical summary of the patient being transferred. To improve the quality and completeness of information included in a transfer letter, we developed a standardized medical summary template by integrating the feedback of adult and pediatric health care providers. Methods To develop the letter template, we purposively sampled gastroenterologists or nurse practitioners caring for patients with IBD in four Canadian cities and invited them to take part in focus group discussions. Using a semi-structured approach, we explored the items deemed essential for inclusion in a transfer summary. Using the conventional content analysis framework, the focus group discussions were inductively coded to identify areas of priority for inclusion in the template. Results Four focus groups were conducted, comprising 17 health care providers of 30 invited (56.7% participation). The resulting medical summary template included the following major headings: patient/disease characteristics, therapeutics history (including medications and surgeries), clinical history and current status, noteworthy investigations, history of complications (including hospitalizations), family history, immunization history and psychosocial history. The template also addressed health system process factors (i.e., urgency of transfer, mode of delivery and confidentiality) to ensure a seamless transfer to adult care. Conclusions The standardized medical summary template should be used by pediatric providers to ensure that essential patient information and disease characteristics are sent to an adult provider.
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- Eric I Benchimol
- SickKids Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Hospital for Sick Children and Child Health Evaluative Sciences, SickKids Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Paediatrics and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- CHEO Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Health Information Technology Program, CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics and School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Hôtel-Dieu, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
- Centre de Recherche Étienne-Lebel, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Health Information Technology Program, CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Service, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children’s Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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A Cross-Sectional Survey on the Transitional Care of Adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Hungary. J Pediatr Nurs 2020; 55:e279-e285. [PMID: 32624314 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2020.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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PURPOSE Since little is known about transitional care practices of adolescents with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in Central-Eastern Europe, we aimed to investigate the currently applied transition practices in Hungary. DESIGN AND METHODS A nationwide, multicentre survey was conducted with the invitation of 41 pediatric and adult IBD centres in February 2019.We developed a 34-item questionnaire, which included single- and multiple-choice questions related to the current clinical practice of IBD transition. RESULTS The overall response rate was 31.7% (13/41); answers came predominantly from tertiary centres. Only 15.4% of the respondent centres followed international IBD guidelines. The majority of the IBD centres provided transition support; however, responses revealed a marked heterogeneity of these services. Joint visits were held only in 54% of the clinics. Gastroenterologists and next of kin are not provided education regarding transition across most centres (85 and 92%). Although adolescents received age-specific education, transition readiness was not measured. More IBD nurses and dietitians were employed in adult centres than in pediatric ones. CONCLUSIONS The current survey revealed critical gaps in the Hungarian IBD transition practices. As the beneficial effects of structured IBD transition programmes are recognized in Hungary, there is a growing need for the introduction of new, more effective transition practices. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Our results can serve as a basis for planning more effective transition strategies.
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Sánchez Sánchez C, Tolín Hernani MDM, Álvarez Calatayud G, Miranda Cid MDC, Navas López VM, Marín Jiménez I, Menchen LA, García Fernández P, Merino Sánchez-Cañete A. Status of transition care in inflammatory bowel disease in Spain. Different medical perspectives. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS 2020; 111:833-838. [PMID: 31566409 DOI: 10.17235/reed.2019.6310/2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION transition is important for a successful follow-up of adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The objectives of the study were to establish the situation of transition in Spain and to identify needs, requirements and barriers to transition from pediatric and adult gastroenterologist perspectives. METHODS a structured survey for self-completion using the REDCap platform was distributed via the Spanish Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SEGHNP) and the Spanish Working Group on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (GETECCU). The questionnaire contained closed and ranked questions concerning transition, perceived needs, organizational, clinician and patient related barriers to transition. RESULTS one hundred and forty surveys were answered, 53% in pediatrics (PG) and 47% from adult gastroenterologists (AG) among 90 hospitals; 66% of them were reference centers. There was a higher response from pediatricians (18.2%) versus adult gastroenterologists (8.3%) (p = 0.03). A structured transition program is adequate in 42.2% centers. A well-structured transition was perceived as very important by 79.5% of PG and 63% of AG (p = 0.03). A higher proportion of both groups identified inadequacies in the preparation of adolescents for transfer (43% and 38%, p = ns). The main deficit areas were the lack of knowledge about disease and treatment as well as the lack of self-advocacy and care coordination. Lack of resources, time and critical mass of patients were the highest ranked barriers by both groups. AG and PG (54% and 55%) highlighted suboptimal training in adolescent medicine. CONCLUSIONS in Spain, nearly half of the centers have developed a structured transition program. Lack of training, time and insufficient resources are the main barriers for a successful transition.
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- Gastroenterología,Hepatología y Nutrición Infantil, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, España
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Shapiro JM, El-Serag HB, Gandle C, Peacock C, Denson LA, Fishman LN, Hernaez R, Hou JK. Recommendations for Successful Transition of Adolescents With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases to Adult Care. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 18:276-289.e2. [PMID: 31077824 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.04.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2018] [Revised: 04/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Adolescents and young adults diagnosed with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) in pediatric care are vulnerable during their transition to adult care. There are 6 core elements of transition from pediatric to adult IBD care. We identified gaps in this transition and make recommendations for clinical practice and research. There have been few studies of transition policy (core element 1) or studies that tracked and monitored patients through the transition (core element 2). Several studies have assessed transition readiness (core element 3), but instruments for assessment were not validated using important outcomes such as disease control, health care use, adherence, quality of life, or continuity of care. There have been no studies of best practices for transition planning (core element 4), including how to best educate patients and facilitate gradual shifts in responsibility. A small number of longitudinal studies have investigated transfer of care (core element 5), but these were conducted outside of the United States; these studies found mixed results in short- and intermediate-term outcomes after transition completion (core element 6). We discuss what is known about the transition from pediatric to adult care for IBD, make recommendations to improve this process, and identify areas for additional research.
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- Jordan M Shapiro
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas
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Jawaid N, Jeyalingam T, Nguyen G, Bollegala N. Paediatric to Adult Transition of Care in IBD: Understanding the Current Standard of Care Among Canadian Adult Academic Gastroenterologists. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2019; 3:266-273. [PMID: 33241179 PMCID: PMC7678734 DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwz023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
The optimal form of health care delivery for paediatric to adult inflammatory bowel disease transition of care is unknown. The primary purpose of this study was to establish current standard of care across Canada among adult gastroenterologists.
Methods
Adult gastroenterologists interested in transition care were identified. Twenty-five anonymous surveys and 17 semistructured interviews representing 9 adult gastroenterology centers across 6 provinces were completed. Questions focused on the transition process, referral practices, information transfer and access to multidisciplinary resources. The need for expert guidance and transition-related quality indicators were identified. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and coded in duplicate for qualitative thematic analysis.
Results
Transition practices included the following: transition clinic (n = 4) versus direct transfer (n = 5). Most transition patients were referred to academic centers. Transfer volume per center ranged from 12 to 100 per year. Transfer of information was optimized with shared electronic medical record and comprehensive referral package. The majority of the programs lacked consistent access to a multidisciplinary team. The strongest attributes related to health care provider interest in transition and complete information transfer. Areas for improvement included increased resource allocation: financial, logistical and personnel. All agreed that a consensus-based guidfmeline for adult phase of transition would be beneficial. Potential quality indicators included adherence to care, depression/anxiety scores and patient knowledge.
Conclusions
This Canadian study of adult gastroenterologists revealed that while practice patterns vary, most agree that a transition clinic with access to multidisciplinary resources would be beneficial. A consensus-based guideline and quality indicators to assess performance may standardize the adult phase of transition and optimize outcomes.
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- Noor Jawaid
- Gastroenterology Residency Training Program, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Kumagai H, Kudo T, Uchida K, Kunisaki R, Sugita A, Ohtsuka Y, Arai K, Kubota M, Tajiri H, Suzuki Y, Shimizu T. Adult gastroenterologists' views on transitional care: Results from a survey. Pediatr Int 2019; 61:817-822. [PMID: 31206932 DOI: 10.1111/ped.13912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND In 2018, Japanese guidelines for autonomy support of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the transitional period were published. These guidelines, however, were prepared mainly by pediatric gastroenterologists. In order to improve such supportive guidelines, it is necessary for pediatric gastroenterologists to be aware of the attitudes and expectations of adult gastroenterologists. Accordingly, the first Japanese national survey designed to explore the views of adult gastroenterologists regarding successful transitional care was conducted. METHODS The survey involved institutions at which adult gastroenterologists in the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan's Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Study Group, were working. Physicians were contacted by conventional mail, and their answers were not anonymized. A total of 100 eligible adult institutions were identified. Further specific subgroup analysis was conducted. RESULTS A response rate of 34% was achieved. Seventy-six percent of the respondents had experienced some degree of difficulty when accepting patients with childhood-onset IBD referred from pediatric gastroenterologists. With regard to the ideal form of medical care for adolescent patients with IBD, transfer to adult care was supported by 94% of the respondents. Only 27% of respondents, however, stated they would have no hesitation in accepting patients referred from pediatric care centers. Two crucial areas requiring improvement were identified: inadequate clinical summaries and lack of patient independence from their parents/caregivers. CONCLUSIONS The present survey results reinforce the importance of a transitional program of education for childhood-onset IBD patients and the need to improve communication between adult and pediatric gastroenterologists.
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- Hideki Kumagai
- Department of Pediatrics, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke City, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu City, Mie, Japan
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Yokohama Municipal Hospital, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, National Center for Child Health and Development, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of General Practice, National Center for Child Health and Development, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Osaka General Medical Center, Toshima, Osaka, Japan
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Sakura Medical Hospital, Toho University Medical Center, Sakura City, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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