Evidence Supporting the Effectiveness of Transition Programs for Youth With Special Health Care Needs

Ronald Feinstein; Cindy Rabey; Mariecel Pilapil

doi:10.1016/j.cppeds.2017.07.005

Evidence Supporting the Effectiveness of Transition Programs for Youth With Special Health Care Needs

Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care. 2017 Aug;47(8):208-211. doi: 10.1016/j.cppeds.2017.07.005.

Authors

Ronald Feinstein¹, Cindy Rabey¹, Mariecel Pilapil²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Cohen Children's Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY.
² Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Hempstead, NY.

PMID: 28895859
DOI: 10.1016/j.cppeds.2017.07.005

Abstract

More than 90% of adolescents and young adults with chronic medical conditions will survive into adulthood. Transitioning from pediatric to adult health care services for these individuals has often times been associated with deterioration of their health and Quality of Life. Separation from their pediatric provider and lack of preparedness of the adult health care system has been identified as major barriers in preventing the successful transition of these individuals. The purpose of this review is to summarize the available data related to transitioning adolescents and young adults (AYA) with special health care needs into the adult health care system.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Anemia, Sickle Cell / psychology*
Anemia, Sickle Cell / rehabilitation
Anemia, Sickle Cell / therapy
Cancer Survivors / psychology*
Cystic Fibrosis / psychology*
Cystic Fibrosis / rehabilitation
Cystic Fibrosis / therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Heart Defects, Congenital / psychology*
Heart Defects, Congenital / rehabilitation
Heart Defects, Congenital / therapy
Humans
Quality Improvement
Quality of Life
Self-Management / psychology*
Transition to Adult Care* / organization & administration
Young Adult