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Sözeri B, Şahin N, Açarı C, Avar Aydın PO, Baba O, Bağlan E, Bakkaloğlu S, Bakırcı S, Bilginer Y, Bozkaya BY, Çağlayan Ş, Çakan M, Çakmak F, Coşkuner T, Demir F, Demirkan FG, Doğantan Ş, Adıgüzel Dündar H, Ersözlü ED, Gücenmez S, Gürler O, İşgüder R, Küçük A, Kalyoncu M, Kılıç L, Kılıç SŞ, Kısaoğlu H, Paç Kısaarslan A, Kızıldağ Z, Kurtuluş D, Özdel S, Öztürk K, Şenol P, Tanatar A, Taşkın SN, Tuncer Kuru F, Türkuçar S, Ulu K, Ünsal E, Yazıcı A, Gezgin Yıldırım D, Yüksel S, Kasapçopur Ö, Özen S, Aktay Ayaz N, Sönmez HE. Towards a standardized program of transitional care for adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis for Turkey: a national survey study. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2024; 22:7. [PMID: 38167070 PMCID: PMC10762787 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-023-00943-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a prevalent childhood chronic arthritis, often persisting into adulthood. Effective transitional care becomes crucial as these patients transition from pediatric to adult healthcare systems. Despite the concept of transitional care being recognized, its real-world implementation remains inadequately explored. This study aims to evaluate the thoughts and practices of healthcare providers regarding transitional care for JIA patients. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted among pediatric and adult rheumatologists in Turkey. Based on the American Academy of Pediatrics' six core elements of transitional care, the survey included 86 questions. The respondents' demographic data, attitudes towards transitional care, and practical implementation were assessed. RESULTS The survey included 48 rheumatologists, with 43.7% having a transition clinic. The main barriers to establishing transition programs were the absence of adult rheumatologists, lack of time, and financial constraints. Only 23.8% had a multidisciplinary team for transition care. Participants agreed on the importance of coordination and cooperation between pediatric and adult healthcare services. The timing of the transition process varied, with no consensus on when to initiate or complete it. Participants advocated for validated questionnaires adapted to local conditions to assess transition readiness. CONCLUSIONS The study sheds light on the challenges and perspectives surrounding transitional care for JIA patients in Turkey. Despite recognized needs and intentions, practical implementation remains limited due to various barriers. Cultural factors and resource constraints affect the transition process. While acknowledging the existing shortcomings, the research serves as a ground for further efforts to improve transitional care and ensure better outcomes for JIA patients transitioning into adulthood.
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- Betül Sözeri
- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Inönü University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Etlik State Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Rheumatology, Antalya State Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Samsun Research and Training Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Zeynep Kamil Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Acıbadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Mersin City Hospital, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Behçet Uz Research and Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Rheumatology, Adana City Research and Training Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Rheumatology, Izmir Atatürk Research and Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Rheumatology, Medikal Park Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Konya Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Etlik State Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Göztepe Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Eskişehir City Hospital, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Rheumatology, Osmaniye State Hospital, Osmaniye, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkele, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Medical School, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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Kelly-Hedrick M, Lhaksampa TC, Chisolm MS, Miller L. What does it mean to flourish? Piloting the flourishing measure with adolescents and young adults with mood and anxiety disorders. Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry 2023; 28:1612-1622. [PMID: 36470500 DOI: 10.1177/13591045221143898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Introduction: Treatment for adolescents and young adults with mood and anxiety disorders typically focuses on recovery of symptoms and improvement in functioning. Measuring positive states of health-using self-report surveys such as the Flourishing Measure-may help to promote holistic treatment. We piloted the Flourishing Measure-Adolescent Version in a clinical sample of adolescents and young adults with mood and/or anxiety disorders to determine appropriateness and acceptability in this population.Methods: We recruited adolescents (age 12-18) and young adults (age 19-25) with mood and/or anxiety disorders from an outpatient psychiatry clinic associated with an academic hospital. We used cognitive interviewing, a method used in survey development that determines whether respondents' understanding aligns with instrument intention. Participants completed the Flourishing Measure and answered questions about their impressions of items.Results: Sixteen participants (10 adolescents and 6 young adults) participated in the study. Participants generally understood the concept of flourishing and the intention of individual items. The items were generally considered clear and participants offered minor suggestions for improvement in wording of the items.Discussion: Participants in our study understood the meaning of flourishing, as well as individual items in the measure. The Flourishing Measure may be suitable for use in clinical and research settings for adolescents and young adults, though piloting with larger, more diverse samples is needed.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Walker K. Capturing patient experience. Nurs Stand 2023; 38:78-82. [PMID: 37303209 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2023.e12100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Patient experience is a crucial measure of the quality of patient care in healthcare settings. It encompasses all the patient's interactions with staff and their exposure to equipment, procedures, environment and service structure during one care episode. Capturing patient experience is one way of ensuring that patients' voices are heard and can form the basis of an audit or service improvement project designed to evaluate or enhance the patient-centredness of care. Nurses are increasingly involved in audits and service improvement projects, so it is important that they understand what patient experience is, how it differs from patient satisfaction and what approaches can be used to measure it. This article defines patient experience, describes data collection methods and discusses factors to consider when planning to collect patient experience data, notably the validity, reliability and rigour of the data collection tool.
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- Kathryn Walker
- Clinical Ageing Research Unit, Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
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Roberts JE, Halyabar O, Petty CR, Alfieri M, Esty B, Dallas J, Hazen M, Stein S, Son MBF. Longitudinal assessment of preparation for care transition among adolescents and young adults with rheumatologic disease: a single-center pilot study. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2022; 20:93. [PMID: 36271446 PMCID: PMC9587589 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-022-00751-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with rheumatologic diseases are at high risk for poor outcomes and gaps in care when transitioning from pediatric to adult care. However, tools for evaluating transition readiness and assessing the impact of transition interventions are limited. We implemented a written transition policy at our pediatric rheumatology center and evaluated preparation for transition among AYA 16 and older before and after distribution. 31 of 77 patients completed the follow-up survey (response rate 40%). Patient report of transition counseling increased following written transition policy implementation, though these results were not statistically significant in our small cohort. Most follow-up respondents (n = 19, 61%) had not yet completed care transfer; 4 (13%) had arranged a visit with an adult rheumatologist and 8 (26%) had fully transitioned to adult care. Those who successfully completed care transfer were older, had completed higher levels of education, and had significantly higher baseline transition preparation scores compared to those with no transfer arranged or planned visit only. Our single-center pilot study demonstrated that longitudinal assessment of transition preparation is feasible and that scores are significantly associated with care transfer outcomes. Tracking transition preparation over time may provide practices with information on areas of highest need for transition guidance and predict successful transfer among AYA with rheumatologic disease.
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- Jordan E. Roberts
- grid.34477.330000000122986657Division of Rheumatology, Seattle Children’s Hospital/Seattle Children’s Research Institute, University of Washington School of Medicine, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Mail Stop MA.7.110, Seattle, WA USA ,grid.38142.3c000000041936754XDivision of Immunology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.38142.3c000000041936754XDivision of Immunology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.2515.30000 0004 0378 8438Institutional Centers for Clinical and Translational Research, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.38142.3c000000041936754XDepartment of Pediatrics Quality Program, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.38142.3c000000041936754XDivision of Immunology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.38142.3c000000041936754XDivision of Immunology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.38142.3c000000041936754XDivision of Immunology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.38142.3c000000041936754XDivision of Immunology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.38142.3c000000041936754XDivision of Immunology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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Goselink RJM, Olsson I, Malmgren K, Reilly C. Transition to adult care in epilepsy: A systematic review. Seizure 2022; 101:52-59. [PMID: 35901664 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2022.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The transfer from paediatric to adult care can be a complex process in children with epilepsy. Inadequate care during this phase can affect long-term medical and psychosocial outcomes. The aim of this study was to review studies on transitional care from paediatric to adult healthcare for young persons with epilepsy in order to synthesize evidence for best practice. We undertook a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines and employed narrative synthesis. A total of 36 articles were included, of which 11 were interventional studies and 25 observational studies. Study quality was rated as 'good' for only four studies. Interventions included joint or multidisciplinary clinics, education (patient and health professional education) and extended service provision (Saturday clinics, peer-groups). All studies observed a positive effect experienced by the participants, regardless of intervention type. Observational studies showed that transition plans/programmes are asked for but frequently not existing or not adapted to subgroups with intellectual disability or other neurodevelopmental conditions. The results of this systematic review on transitional care in epilepsy suggest that a planned transition process likely enhances medical and psychosocial outcomes for young people with epilepsy, but the body of evidence is limited and there are significant gaps in knowledge of what efficacious transition constitutes. More studies are needed employing qualitative and quantitative methods to further explore the needs of young people with epilepsy and their families but also robust study designs to investigate the impact of interventions on medical and psychosocial outcomes.
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- Rianne J M Goselink
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Section of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, County Hospital Ryhov, Jönköping, Sweden; Division of Neurobiology, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Neuropaediatrics, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Member of the ERN EpiCARE, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Neurology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Member of the ERN EpiCARE, Gothenburg, SE-413 45, Sweden.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Neuropaediatrics, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Member of the ERN EpiCARE, Gothenburg, Sweden; Research Department, Young Epilepsy, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6PW, United Kingdom.
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Abdwani R, Al Sabri R, Al Hasni Z, Rizvi S, Al Wahshi H, Al Lawati B, Al Abrawi S, Wali Y, Al Sadoon M. Transition readiness in adolescents and young adults with chronic rheumatic disease in Oman: today's needs and future challenges. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2022; 20:27. [PMID: 35413991 PMCID: PMC9004032 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-022-00687-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In Oman, the ""transition" of health care of adolescents to adult care occurs at a young age, like many other GCC countries for cultural reasons. In order to address this concern, this study was conducted to determine the transition readiness skills of adolescents and young adults with childhood onset rheumatic diseases using a cross-cultural adaptation of the UNC TRxANSITION scale. METHODS We used a professionally translated/back translated, provider-administered UNC TRxANSITION Scale. This 32-question scale measures HCT in 10 domains including knowledge about diagnosis or treatment, diet, reproductive health, school/work, insurance, ability to self-manage and identification of new health providers. The maximum transitional score of 10, was categorized as low (1-4), moderate (4 - 7) and high (7 -10) transitional readiness scores. RESULTS We enrolled 81 Omani adolescents and young adults (AYA) with chronic childhood onset rheumatic diseases. The cohort consisted of 79% females, with mean age of 15.8 years (± 3.53) and mean disease duration of 6.95 years (± 4.83). Our cohort's overall mean score is low 5.22 (±1.68). Only 14.8% of the cohort achieved a high transition score (≥7). Significant direct relationship was observed between age and the mean transition readiness score (r = .533, P < .001). The mean transition readiness score in the younger age group (10-13 years) was 4.07 (±1.29), the middle age group (14-18 years) was 5.43 (±1.27), while the older age group (19-21 year), was 6.12 (±1.81). Mean transition score of youngest age group was found to be significantly lower than the other two age groups (p = .003). CONCLUSION Overall, the transition readiness of AYA in Oman is low compared to other western countries indicating the need to initiate a health care transition preparation program for patients with chronic diseases across the country. In addition, we need to establish regional guidelines to address the transfer and transition policies to be in line to international recommendations. As transition continues after transfer, and is preferably guided by adolescent developmental status rather than chronological age, it would be preferable to refer to the transition and transfer policies 9rather than transitional age policy) to be in line to international recommendations.
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- Reem Abdwani
- Department of Child Health, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 35, Al Khoudh 123, Muscat, Oman.
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- Pediatric Residency Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman
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- General Foundation Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman
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- grid.412846.d0000 0001 0726 9430Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- grid.416132.30000 0004 1772 5665Department of Medicine, Royal Hospital Muscat, Muscat, Oman
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- grid.412846.d0000 0001 0726 9430Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- grid.416132.30000 0004 1772 5665Department of Child Health, Royal Hospital Muscat, Muscat, Oman
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- grid.412846.d0000 0001 0726 9430Department of Child Health, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 35, Al Khoudh 123, Muscat, Oman
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- grid.412846.d0000 0001 0726 9430Department of Child Health, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 35, Al Khoudh 123, Muscat, Oman
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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Kittivisuit S, Lerkvaleekul B, Soponkanaporn S, Ngamjanyaporn P, Vilaiyuk S. Assessment of transition readiness in adolescents in Thailand with rheumatic diseases: a cross-sectional study. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2021; 19:101. [PMID: 34193176 PMCID: PMC8243449 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-021-00602-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Most childhood-onset rheumatic diseases are chronic health conditions, which need long-term care throughout adulthood. A well-organized transition care is challenging and patient assessment of transition skills is needed for transfer preparation to an adult care setting. The Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) is used to assess transition skills in chronically ill patients. Currently, limited transition skill assessment data exist in pediatric patients with rheumatic diseases, especially in Asian countries. This study aimed to determine the transition readiness skills in patients with rheumatic diseases and ascertain predictive factors contributing to high transition readiness skills. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study. All patients with rheumatic diseases aged 15-20 years were recruited. The TRAQ was cross-culturally adapted into the Thai language with good internal consistency and reliability. Patients completed the Thai TRAQ at the recent clinic visit and took the retest at a 2-week interval. Demographic data, baseline characteristics, clinical manifestations, and disease status were collected. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS A total of 111 patients with a mean age of 17.4 ± 1.8 years were included. Median (IQR) disease duration was 6.4 (3.2-9.0) years. The most common rheumatic disease was juvenile idiopathic arthritis (48.6%), followed by systemic lupus erythematosus (35.1%). The mean TRAQ score was 3.85 ± 0.69. Independent visits (OR 4.35, 95% CI 1.23-15.37) was a predictor of a high TRAQ score. Furthermore, dependent visits (OR 7.84, 95% CI 2.41-25.50) was a predictor of low TRAQ score in the "appointment keeping" domain, whereas inactive disease (OR 4.54, 95% CI 1.25-16.55) was a predictor of a low TRAQ score in "tracking health issues" domain. Lack of knowledge and skills on health insurance coverage, financial management, appointment arrangement, and coping with their illness were issues causing lower TRAQ score. CONCLUSIONS Patients, who had independent visits, had a higher chance to obtain higher TRAQ scores, whereas patients, who had an inactive disease or dependent visits, had less transition readiness skills. Physicians and parents should prepare to transfer patients to adult care settings, mainly encouraging independent living skills.
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- Sirinthip Kittivisuit
- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi, 10400 Bangkok, Thailand ,grid.7130.50000 0004 0470 1162Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi, 10400 Bangkok, Thailand
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- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi, 10400 Bangkok, Thailand
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- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi, 10400, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Roberts JE, Halyabar O, Petty CR, Son MB. Assessing preparation for care transition among adolescents with rheumatologic disease: a single-center assessment with patient survey. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2021; 19:61. [PMID: 33933123 PMCID: PMC8088202 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-021-00544-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the risk for poor outcomes and gaps in care in the transfer from pediatric to adult care, most pediatric rheumatology centers lack formal transition pathways. As a first step in designing a pathway, we evaluated preparation for transition in a single-center cohort of adolescents and young adults (AYA) with rheumatologic conditions using the ADolescent Assessment of Preparation for Transition (ADAPT) survey. FINDINGS AYA most frequently endorsed receiving counseling on taking charge of their health and remembering to take medications. Less than half reported receiving specific counseling about transferring to an adult provider. AYA with lower education attainment compared with those who had attended some college or higher had lower scores in self-management (1.51 vs 2.52, p = 0.0002), prescription medication counseling (1.96 vs 2.41, p = 0.029), and transfer planning (0.27 vs 1.62, p < 0.001). AYA with a diagnosis of MCTD, Sjögren's or SLE had higher self-management scores than those with other diagnoses (2.6 vs 1.9; p = 0.048). Non-white youth indicated receiving more thorough medication counseling than white youth (2.71 vs 2.07, p = 0.027). When adjusting for age, educational attainment remained an independent predictor of transfer planning (p = 0.037). AYA with longer duration of seeing their physician had higher transition preparation scores (p = 0.021). CONCLUSION Few AYA endorsed receiving comprehensive transition counseling, including discussion of transfer planning. Those who were younger and with lower levels of education had lower preparation scores. A long-term relationship with providers was associated with higher scores. Further research, including longitudinal assessment of transition preparation, is needed to evaluate effective processes to assist vulnerable populations.
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- Jordan E. Roberts
- grid.2515.30000 0004 0378 8438Division of Immunology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts USA
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- grid.2515.30000 0004 0378 8438Division of Immunology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts USA
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- grid.2515.30000 0004 0378 8438Institutional Centers for Clinical and Translational Research, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts USA
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- grid.2515.30000 0004 0378 8438Division of Immunology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts USA
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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Chung RJ, Mackie AS, Baker A, de Ferranti SD. Cardiovascular Risk and Cardiovascular Health Behaviours in the Transition From Childhood to Adulthood. Can J Cardiol 2020; 36:1448-1457. [PMID: 32585325 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2020.05.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The prevention and management of cardiovascular risk factors during the transition from childhood to adulthood is critically important in defining cardiovascular health trajectories. Unfortunately, many young people fall out of clinical care during this important time, leading to worsening cardiovascular risk and missed opportunities to modify future outcomes. The field of health care transition has evolved to support young people with complex health needs in developing self-management and self-advocacy skills to promote positive health outcomes despite changes in health care providers and resources. While transitional care efforts are largely focused on childhood-onset chronic illnesses such as sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis, young people with cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, and dyslipidemia also stand to benefit from structured supports to ensure continuity in care and positive health behaviours. On the backdrop of the broader health care transition literature, we offer practical insights and suggestions for ensuring that young people with cardiovascular risk factors experience uninterrupted high-quality care and support as they enter the adult health care system. Starting transition preparation in early adolescence, actively engaging all key stakeholders throughout the process, and remaining mindful of the developmental underpinnings and social context of transition are keys to success.
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- Richard J Chung
- Department of Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
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- Division of Cardiology, Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Parfeniuk S, Petrovic K, MacIsaac PL, Cook KA, Rempel GR. Transition readiness measures for adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions: a systematic review. Journal of Transition Medicine 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/jtm-2020-0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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AbstractBackgroundTransition from pediatric to adult healthcare for adolescents with chronic health conditions has emerged as a critical period influencing health outcomes. Suitable transition readiness measures are necessary to facilitate effective planning. Currently, there is little consensus about well-validated transition readiness measures. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify best practices in transition readiness measurement for adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions.Data sourcesAcademic databases searched included PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Google Scholar and Athabasca University Library’s Discover.Study selectionArticles were included that discussed the development and psychometric properties of transition readiness measures for adolescents and young adults (11–25 years) with chronic health conditions and/or that utilized a previously developed measure.Data extractionThe primary and secondary reviewers extracted data from the selected articles as per the data extraction tool developed for this review.ResultsForty-eight articles, representing 19 tools, were included in the review. Ten of the tools were disease-specific; nine were disease-neutral. According to the Cohen criteria, eight measures were “well-established assessments”. The Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire was deemed the best measure of transition readiness available. The literature search included only articles published in peer-reviewed journals; measures nearing completion or awaiting publication were not included. In addition, only English manuscripts were included, many from North America.ConclusionsDespite national practice guidelines and ongoing policy development, there is slow movement towards achieving a gold standard or best-practice measure of transition readiness.
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- Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, 1 University Drive, Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3, Canada, Tel.: +855-833-5699
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Mellerio H, Jacquin P, Trelles N, Le Roux E, Belanger R, Alberti C, Tubiana-Rufi N, Stheneur C, Guilmin-Crépon S, Devilliers H. Validation of the "Good2Go": the first French-language transition readiness questionnaire. Eur J Pediatr 2020; 179:61-71. [PMID: 31515671 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-019-03450-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Revised: 06/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The use of transition readiness questionnaires is strongly recommended in adolescents with chronic conditions. The aim of our study was to validate "Good2Go," the first French-language transition readiness questionnaire. We analyzed the data from 2 multicentric studies (Canada and France) involving adolescents with chronic conditions (type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy, juvenile idiopathic arthritis). Content and construct validity were examined using factorial and Rasch analysis (structural validity), Spearman's correlation, and Mann-Whitney test (external validity). Cronbach's α and intra-class correlation coefficients explored reliability. Cognitive interviews assessed wording comprehension and item appropriateness. Good2Go was completed by 321 participants (boys = 51%; mean age = 16.4 years (standard deviation = 1.5; min = 14.0; max = 18.0); Canada = 51.1%). Factor analysis identified 3 domains: "health self-advocacy," "knowledge about chronic conditions," and "self-management skills." The 3-domain structure showed a satisfying Rasch fit, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability. Good2Go domain scores were significantly higher in participants over 17 years of age, indicating satisfactory external validity.Conclusion: Good2Go is a valid 20-item questionnaire to assess transition readiness in adolescents with chronic conditions and may be useful in routine care to propose individually tailored preparation for their transfer to adult healthcare. Further research is now needed to analyze correlation between domain scores and success of transition.What is Known:• In adolescents with chronic conditions, the use of transition readiness questionnaires is recommended to propose individually tailored preparation for their transfer to adult healthcare.• However, no French-language questionnaire has been so far validated.What is New:• Based on a complete validation methodology, this study highlights that the French-language 20-items Good2Go questionnaire has good psychometric properties.• It explores all transition key points though 3 scored domains: "health self-advocacy", "knowledge about chronic disease" and "self-management skills".
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- Hélène Mellerio
- Plateforme de transition Ad'venir, Unité de médecine d'adolescent, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré, 75019, Paris, France. .,Université Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, ECEVE, UMRS 1123, 75010, Paris, France. .,INSERM, ECEVE U1123 and CIC-EC, CIC 1426, 75010, Paris, France. .,Unité d'épidémiologie clinique, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré, 75019, Paris, France. .,French Clinical Research Group in Adolescent Medicine and Health, 75014, Paris, France. .,RECaP Network-Perceived health measurement Working Group, Paris, France.
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- Plateforme de transition Ad'venir, Unité de médecine d'adolescent, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré, 75019, Paris, France.,French Clinical Research Group in Adolescent Medicine and Health, 75014, Paris, France
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- Service de chirurgie viscérale et digestive, Centre Hospitalier René Dubos, 95303, Pontoise, France
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- Université Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, ECEVE, UMRS 1123, 75010, Paris, France.,INSERM, ECEVE U1123 and CIC-EC, CIC 1426, 75010, Paris, France.,Unité d'épidémiologie clinique, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré, 75019, Paris, France.,RECaP Network-Perceived health measurement Working Group, Paris, France
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- Axe Santé des Populations et Pratiques Optimales en Santé, Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Québec, QC, G1E 6W2, Canada.,Département de pédiatrie, Centre mère-enfant Soleil du CHU de Québec, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- Université Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, ECEVE, UMRS 1123, 75010, Paris, France.,INSERM, ECEVE U1123 and CIC-EC, CIC 1426, 75010, Paris, France.,Unité d'épidémiologie clinique, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré, 75019, Paris, France.,RECaP Network-Perceived health measurement Working Group, Paris, France
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- Service d'Endocrinologie et de Diabétologie pédiatrique, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré, 75019, Paris, France
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- Département de pédiatrie, CHU Saint Justine, Montréal, QC, Canada.,Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Plateforme de transition Ad'venir, Unité de médecine d'adolescent, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré, 75019, Paris, France.,Université Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, ECEVE, UMRS 1123, 75010, Paris, France.,INSERM, ECEVE U1123 and CIC-EC, CIC 1426, 75010, Paris, France.,Unité d'épidémiologie clinique, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré, 75019, Paris, France.,Service d'Endocrinologie et de Diabétologie pédiatrique, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré, 75019, Paris, France
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- RECaP Network-Perceived health measurement Working Group, Paris, France.,Service de Médecine interne et Maladies systémiques (Médecine interne 2), Hôpital François-Mitterrand, 21079, Dijon cedex, France
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OBJECTIVES To identify patient-reported experience measures (PREMs), assess their validity and reliability, and assess any bias in the study design of PREM validity and reliability testing. DATA SOURCES/STUDY SETTING Articles reporting on PREM development and testing sourced from MEDLINE, CINAHL and Scopus databases up to March 13, 2018. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. DATA COLLECTION/EXTRACTION METHODS Critical appraisal of PREM study design was undertaken using the Appraisal tool for Cross-Sectional Studies (AXIS). Critical appraisal of PREM validity and reliability was undertaken using a revised version of the COSMIN checklist. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Eighty-eight PREMs were identified, spanning across four main health care contexts. PREM validity and reliability was supported by appropriate study designs. Internal consistency (n = 58, 65.2 percent), structural validity (n = 49, 55.1 percent), and content validity (n = 34, 38.2 percent) were the most frequently reported validity and reliability tests. CONCLUSIONS Careful consideration should be given when selecting PREMs, particularly as seven of the 10 validity and reliability criteria were not undertaken in ≥50 percent of the PREMs. Testing PREM responsiveness should be prioritized for the application of PREMs where the end user is measuring change over time. Assessing measurement error/agreement of PREMs is important to understand the clinical relevancy of PREM scores used in a health care evaluation capacity.
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- Claudia Bull
- Centre for Applied Health Economics (CAHE)Griffith UniversityBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland (MHIQ)BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre for Applied Health Economics (CAHE)Griffith UniversityBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland (MHIQ)BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre for Applied Health Economics (CAHE)Griffith UniversityBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland (MHIQ)BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre for Applied Health Economics (CAHE)Griffith UniversityBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland (MHIQ)BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Effective transitional care for adolescents and young adults (AYA) with rheumatic musculoskeletal disease (RMD) is fundamental to rheumatology care provision. Here we review the recent evidence from the literature on transition in rheumatology and debate why universal implementation has yet to be recognised. RECENT FINDINGS Evidence of need for transitional care continues to be reported. The triphasic nature of transitional care remains poorly recognised, and the third phase following transfer to adult rheumatology is particularly under-researched in spite of the recognition of the age-related trajectories of transition skill development during young adulthood. Several rheumatology-specific transitional care interventions have now been evaluated but the search for valid measures including outcome continues. Finally, the need to study transition at a health system level is increasingly recognised. Future research in this area should consider the developmental trajectories of AYA as well as the social-ecological model of transition readiness, which focuses on the interactions between AYA, caregivers and providers (and the systems they are part of) as these are the likely targets of any intervention to improve health transitions.
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- Janet E McDonagh
- Versus Arthritis Centre for Epidemiology, Centre for MSK Research, University of Manchester and NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University Hospital NHS Trust, Manchester, UK.
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- School of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Vion Genovese V, Perceval M, Buscarlet-Jardine L, Pinsault N, Gauchet A, David V, Durieu I, Llerena C. [Quality criteria for the transition to adult care in French CF centers - results from the SAFETIM APP study?]. Rev Mal Respir 2019; 36:565-577. [PMID: 31208888 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2019.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION SAFETIM-APP compiled an inventory of professional practice in the 45 French cystic fibrosis reference centres (CFRC), between February 2015 and December 2016, related to the transition of adolescents with cystic fibrosis to adult centres. METHOD This multicentre cross-sectional study addressed the modalities of the transition in CFRCs and proposed a list of items that could be used to establish quality criteria. Quantitative analysis of the criteria and a qualitative analysis of the transition procedure were carried out. RESULTS A total of 77% of the CFRCs that were contacted took part. Transition lasted 3 to 5 years and began at around 15 years of age. Nine criteria were described as fundamental, including: collaboration between teams, taking adolescence into account, having a time for adolescents to speak with the physician alone, defining a program including therapeutic education, involving the family, accompanying the parents. Seven additional criteria were noted to be important, including: re-announcing the diagnosis, identifying a common thread (caregiver) accompanying the family, scheduling adult follow-up from paediatrics onwards, visiting the adult department, organizing a formal departure/reception time, initiating the process early enough, identifying indicators to evaluate practices. CONCLUSION The transition processes in place in CFRCs can be improved by implementing the use of these quality criteria systematically.
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- V Vion Genovese
- CRCM pédiatrie-UTEP, CHU de Grenoble Alpes, GETHEM, université de Grenoble-Alpes ThEMAS TIMC-IMAG (UMR CNRS 5525), hôpital Couple-Enfant, CHU de Grenoble-Alpes, CS 10217, 38043 Grenoble cedex 9, France.
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- Filière muco CFTR, 165, chemin du Grand-Revoyet, 69310 Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Réseau EMERAA (ensemble pour la mucoviscidose en Rhone Alpes Auvergne), 39, boulevard Ambroise-Paré, 69008 Lyon, France
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- Université Grenoble-Alpes ThEMAS TIMC-IMAG (UMR CNRS 5525), 621, avenue Centrale, 38400 Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France
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- LIP/PC2S, université Grenoble Alpes, Saint-Martin-d'Hères, 38400 Grenoble, France
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- CRCM Nantes, (GETHEM), groupe d'éducation thérapeutique en mucoviscidose, hôpital enfants et adolescents, CHU de Nantes, 7, quai Moncousu, 44093 Nantes cedex 1, France
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- CRCM Lyon adultes, HCL Lyon, filière muco CFTR, 69003 Lyon, France
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- (GETHEM), CRCM pédiatrie-UTEP, groupe d'éducation thérapeutique en mucoviscidose, CHU de Grenoble Alpes, avenue Maquis-du-Grésivaudan, 38700 La Tronche, France
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Chakravorty S, Tallett A, Witwicki C, Hay H, Mkandawire C, Ogundipe A, Ojeer P, Whitaker A, Thompson J, Sizmur S, Sathyamoorthy G, Warner JO. Patient-reported experience measure in sickle cell disease. Arch Dis Child 2018; 103:1104-1109. [PMID: 30077973 PMCID: PMC6287562 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2018-314955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2018] [Revised: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 04/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To develop patient-reported experience measure surveys for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) to understand their healthcare and lived experience in the UK and for their use in future to inform healthcare service development. DESIGN Picker methodology was used as follows: (1) qualitative scoping by focus group discussions; (2) questionnaire development through stakeholder consultations; (3) construct validation of questionnaires through cognitive testing; and (4) further assessment of construct validity by a nationwide pilot survey. SETTING Patients with SCD and their carers were eligible. Focus group discussions took place in non-hospital settings, arranged out of hours. Cognitive testing took place in specialist sickle cell clinics. The pilot survey was available to UK participants only and was administered through web-based questionnaires, face-to face completion and in sickle cell community events. PARTICIPANTS Thirty-three patients and carers took part in the focus groups, 21 participants undertook cognitive testing and 722 respondents completed the pilot survey. RESULTS Findings highlighted a widespread prevalence of poor knowledge about SCD among healthcare providers and the public. Poorer experience of care was present in the emergency setting compared with planned care, of which lack of timely provision of pain relief was of concern. Adolescents and young people reported significantly poorer experience of care in several domains compared with children or adults. CONCLUSIONS The new surveys functioned well, with good evidence of validity, and were accessible to the SCD patient population, supporting their future use in assessing patient experience to inform service delivery and improvements in care quality.
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- Subarna Chakravorty
- Paediatric Haematology, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK,Imperial College London, London, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (NIHR CLAHRC) for North West London, London, UK
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- Imperial College London, London, UK,National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (NIHR CLAHRC) for North West London, London, UK
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White PH, Cooley WC, Boudreau ADA, Cyr M, Davis BE, Dreyfus DE, Forlenza E, Friedland A, Greenlee C, Mann M, McManus M, Meleis AI, Pickler L. Supporting the Health Care Transition From Adolescence to Adulthood in the Medical Home. Pediatrics 2018; 142:peds.2018-2587. [PMID: 30348754 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-2587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 397] [Impact Index Per Article: 66.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Risk and vulnerability encompass many dimensions of the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Transition from pediatric, parent-supervised health care to more independent, patient-centered adult health care is no exception. The tenets and algorithm of the original 2011 clinical report, "Supporting the Health Care Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood in the Medical Home," are unchanged. This updated clinical report provides more practice-based quality improvement guidance on key elements of transition planning, transfer, and integration into adult care for all youth and young adults. It also includes new and updated sections on definition and guiding principles, the status of health care transition preparation among youth, barriers, outcome evidence, recommended health care transition processes and implementation strategies using quality improvement methods, special populations, education and training in pediatric onset conditions, and payment options. The clinical report also includes new recommendations pertaining to infrastructure, education and training, payment, and research.
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- Patience H. White
- Got Transition/The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health and Department of Medicine and Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia; and
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- Department of Pediatrics, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire
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The transition from pediatric to adult health care is often a challenging process due to multiple interwoven complexities, especially for children with chronic medical conditions. Health care transition (HCT) is a process of moving from a pediatric to an adult model of health care with or without a transfer to a new clinician. This paper focuses on what is known about HCT for youth and young adults (Y/YA) with rheumatic diseases within a larger context of HCT recommendations. HCT barriers for youth, families, and providers and current evidence for a structured HCT processes are reviewed. Practical advice is offered on how to approach transition for Y/YA, what tools are available to assist in a successful transition process, and what are the areas of future research that are needed to improve the HCT evidence base.
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- Sara Sabbagh
- Department of Rheumatology, Children's National Health System, Washington DC, USA
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD USA
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- Department of Rheumatology, Children's National Health System, Washington DC, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington DC, USA,
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- Department of Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington DC, USA,
- Department of Rheumatology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington DC, USA,
- Department of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington DC, USA,
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Ariza KJB, Castillo CVC, Echevarría-Guanilo ME, Prado MLD, Kempfer SS. Cross-cultural validation of the Child Adolescent Teasing Scale for Colombian students. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2018; 26:e2968. [PMID: 29791670 PMCID: PMC5969831 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.2099.2968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Accepted: 09/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: to carry out the cross-cultural validation of the instrument “Child Adolescent Teasing Scale” for the Colombian student population. Method: methodological study carried out with students aged 8 to 15, from public and private educational institutions in the municipality of Ibagué, Colombia. The form for the characterization of students and the Child Adolescent Teasing Scale were used. Results: the cross-cultural adaptation process was organized in seven steps: comparison of the Spanish version of the instrument with the original English version, back-translation, consensus version, face validity and terminology adjustment by students, face and content validity by experts, assessment committee for the final version, pilot test and reliability. Conclusion: the version adapted to the Spanish spoken in Colombia of the Child Adolescent Teasing Scale (Escala de burlas para niños y adolescentes), which assesses the frequency and distress caused by teasing, showed desirable results in terms of validity and reliability.
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Annunziato RA, Bucuvalas JC, Yin W, Arnand R, Alonso EM, Mazariegos GV, Venick RS, Stuber ML, Shneider BL, Shemesh E. Self-Management Measurement and Prediction of Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Transplant. J Pediatr 2018; 193:128-133.e2. [PMID: 29162346 PMCID: PMC5889102 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.09.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Revised: 08/23/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To further refine a measure of self-management, the Responsibility and Familiarity with Illness Survey (REFILS), and to determine if this score predicts medication adherence and, thus, fewer instances of allograft rejection among pediatric liver transplant recipients. STUDY DESIGN Participants were 400 liver transplant recipients and their parents recruited for the Medication Adherence in Children Who Had a Liver Transplant study, from 5 US pediatric transplant centers. The REFILS was administered to participants (ages 9-17 years) and their parents at enrollment (n = 213 completed dyads). The REFILS scores, and a discrepancy score calculated between patient and parent report of the patient's self-management, were used to predict Medication Level Variability Index (MLVI), a measure of medication adherence (higher MLVI = more variability in medication levels) and central pathologist-diagnosed rejection over a 2-year follow-up. RESULTS When patients reported greater self-management, their adherence was lower (higher MLVI, r = 0.26, P < .01). Discrepancies between patient and parent report (patients endorsing higher levels than parents) were associated with lower adherence (r = 0.20, P < .01). Greater patient-reported self-management and higher discrepancy scores also predicted rejection. CONCLUSIONS We found that when patients endorse more responsibility for their care, clinical outcomes are worse, indicating that indiscriminate promotion of self-management by adolescents may not be advisable. A discrepancy between patient and parent perception of self-management emerged as a novel strategy to gauge the degree of risk involved in transitioning care responsibilities to the child.
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- Rachel A. Annunziato
- Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai & Department of Psychology, Fordham University
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- Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
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- Department of Surgery and Critical Care, Hillman Center for Pediatric Transplantation Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
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- Department of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Gabriel P, McManus M, Rogers K, White P. Outcome Evidence for Structured Pediatric to Adult Health Care Transition Interventions: A Systematic Review. J Pediatr 2017; 188:263-269.e15. [PMID: 28668449 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.05.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2017] [Revised: 04/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify statistically significant positive outcomes in pediatric-to-adult transition studies using the triple aim framework of population health, consumer experience, and utilization and costs of care. STUDY DESIGN Studies published between January 1995 and April 2016 were identified using the CINAHL, Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Included studies evaluated pre-evaluation and postevaluation data, intervention and comparison groups, and randomized clinic trials. The methodological strength of each study was assessed using the Effective Public Health Practice Project Quality Assessment Tool. RESULTS Out of a total of 3844 articles, 43 met our inclusion criteria. Statistically significant positive outcomes were found in 28 studies, most often related to population health (20 studies), followed by consumer experience (8 studies), and service utilization (9 studies). Among studies with moderate to strong quality assessment ratings, the most common positive outcomes were adherence to care and utilization of ambulatory care in adult settings. CONCLUSIONS Structured transition interventions often resulted in positive outcomes. Future evaluations should consider aligning with professional transition guidance; incorporating detailed intervention descriptions about transition planning, transfer, and integration into adult care; and measuring the triple aims of population health, experience, and costs of care.
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- Phabinly Gabriel
- The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health, Washington, DC; Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
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- The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health, Washington, DC.
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- The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health, Washington, DC
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Dhanjal S, Green M, Pearce J, Chanchlani N. Better information sharing and reinforcement of facts needed during transition of young people with epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav 2017; 73:283-4. [PMID: 28587790 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2017.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2017] [Revised: 03/21/2017] [Accepted: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sawicki GS, Garvey KC, Toomey SL, Williams KA, Hargraves JL, James T, Raphael JL, Giardino AP, Schuster MA, Finkelstein JA. Preparation for Transition to Adult Care Among Medicaid-Insured Adolescents. Pediatrics 2017; 140:e20162768. [PMID: 28646002 PMCID: PMC5495532 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-2768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Parents of children with chronic illness consistently report suboptimal preparation for transition from pediatric- to adult-focused health care. Little data are available on transition preparation for low-income youth in particular. METHODS We conducted a mailed survey of youth with chronic illness enrolled in 2 large Medicaid health plans to determine the quality of transition preparation using the Adolescent Assessment of Preparation for Transition (ADAPT). ADAPT is a new 26-item survey designed for 16- to 17-year-old youth to report on the quality of health care transition preparation they received from medical providers. ADAPT generates composite scores (possible range: 0%-100%) in 3 domains: counseling on transition self-management, counseling on prescription medication, and transfer planning. We examined differences in ADAPT scores based on clinical and demographic characteristics. RESULTS Among 780 and 575 respondents enrolled in the 2 health plans, respectively, scores in all domains reflected deficiencies in transition preparation. The highest scores were observed in counseling on prescription medication (57% and 58% in the 2 plans, respectively), and lower scores were seen for counseling on transition self-management (36% and 30%, respectively) and transfer planning (5% and 4%, respectively). There were no significant differences in composite scores by health plan, sex, or type of chronic health condition. CONCLUSIONS The ADAPT survey, a novel youth-reported patient experience measure, documented substantial gaps in the quality of transition preparation for adolescents with chronic health conditions in 2 diverse Medicaid populations.
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- Gregory S. Sawicki
- Divisions of General Pediatrics,,Respiratory Diseases, and,Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Divisions of General Pediatrics,,Endocrinology,,Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Divisions of General Pediatrics,,Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Divisions of General Pediatrics,,Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Divisions of General Pediatrics,,Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Szalda D, Piece L, Brumley L, Li Y, Schapira MM, Wasik M, Hobbie WL, Ginsberg JP, Schwartz LA. Associates of Engagement in Adult-Oriented Follow-Up Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors. J Adolesc Health 2017; 60:147-153. [PMID: 28270337 PMCID: PMC8884031 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2016.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2016] [Revised: 08/08/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Understanding how to predict appropriate uptake of adult-oriented medical care is important for adult patients with pediatric-onset chronic health conditions with continued health vulnerability. We examined associates of engagement in adult survivors of childhood cancer following transfer to adult-oriented care. METHODS Adult survivors of childhood cancer (N = 80), within 1-5 years post transfer from pediatric to adult-oriented follow-up care, completed assessments of engagement with recommended adult-oriented follow-up care and psychosocial and transition readiness measures. Measures were validated with adolescent and young adults and/or intended to measure readiness to transition to adult care. RESULTS Earlier age at diagnosis, parental involvement in health care decision-making, higher motivation, and increased comfort speaking to providers about health concerns were significantly associated with attendance at adult-oriented follow-up care visits. CONCLUSIONS Associates of engagement in adult care are complex, representing social-ecological variables. Current measures of transition readiness or adolescent and young adult health-related measures may not adequately capture the associates of engagement in care or identify targets of intervention to promote successful transfer of care. Identifying patients at risk for loss to follow-up will be useful to design interventions for young adult survivors of childhood cancer and other young adults with pediatric-onset chronic conditions who require ongoing adult-oriented care.
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- Dava Szalda
- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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- Division of Oncology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Oncology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Oncology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Oncology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Oncology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Oncology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Oncology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Ray KN, Ashcraft LE, Kahn JM, Mehrotra A, Miller E. Family Perspectives on High-Quality Pediatric Subspecialty Referrals. Acad Pediatr 2016; 16:594-600. [PMID: 27237115 PMCID: PMC4975949 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2016.05.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2016] [Revised: 05/17/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Although children are frequently referred to subspecialist physicians, many inadequacies in referral processes have been identified from physician and system perspectives. Little is known, however, about how to comprehensively measure or improve the quality of the referral systems from a family-centered perspective. To foster family-centered improvements to pediatric subspecialty referrals, we sought to develop a framework for high-quality, patient-centered referrals from the perspectives of patients and their families. METHODS We used stakeholder-informed qualitative analysis of parent, caregiver, and patient interviews to identify outcomes, processes, and structures of high-quality pediatric subspecialty referrals as perceived by patients and their family members. RESULTS We interviewed 21 informants. Informants identified 5 desired outcomes of subspecialty referrals: improved functional status or symptoms; improved long-term outcomes; improved knowledge of their disease; informed expectations; and reduced anxiety about the child's health status. Processes that informants identified as supporting these outcomes centered around 6 key steps in subspecialty referrals, including the referral decision, previsit information transfer, appointment scheduling, subspecialist visit, postvisit information transfer, and ongoing care integration and communication. Health care delivery structures identified by informants as supporting these processes included physical infrastructure, human resources, and information technology systems. CONCLUSIONS We identified family-centered outcomes, processes, and structures of high-quality pediatric subspecialty referrals. These domains can be used not only to improve measurement of the quality of existing referral systems but also to inform future interventions to improve patient-centered outcomes for children in need of specialty care.
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- Kristin N. Ray
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, 3414 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 601B Scaife Hall, 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 601B Scaife Hall, 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261,Department of Health Policy and Management, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Health Care Policy and Medicine, Harvard Medical School and RAND Corporation, 180 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, 3414 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
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Planned healthcare transition, initiated in pediatric care, is a gradual process aimed at fostering the adolescent patient's disease knowledge and skills with the ultimate objective of preparing patients and families for adult-centered care. The process is critical in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) where there is an increased risk of non-adherence, hospitalizations, and emergency department use as young adult patients graduate from pediatric to adult-centered care. While evidence for healthcare transition in IBD is mounting, important gaps remain in the understanding of this process from the perspective of the adult gastroenterologist. This paper summarizes what is known about healthcare transition in IBD and explores the unanswered questions-a conceptual and methodological framework for transition interventions, relevant outcomes that define successful transition, and key stakeholder perspectives. For the adult gastroenterologist managing the young adult patient population, this paper presents the paradigm of "care integration"-a process of ongoing, multi-modality support for the patient, initiated in the adult care setting, with the goal of improving self-management skills and active participation in medical decision-making.
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- Itishree Trivedi
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 676 N. St Clair, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA.
- Center for Healthcare Studies, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 633 N. St. Clair Street (20th floor), Chicago, IL, 60611, USA.
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- Center for Healthcare Studies, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 633 N. St. Clair Street (20th floor), Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 225 E. Chicago Avenue #86, Chicago, 60611, IL, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 676 N. St Clair, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 17 East 102nd Street - 5th Floor, New York, 10029, NY, USA
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