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[Transition in health care from youth to adulthood for disabled people]

V Tiffreau1, A Schill, S Popielarz

  • 1Service de médecine physique et de réadaptation, hôpital Swynghedauw, CHRU de Lille, 59037 Lille cedex, France. v-tiffreau@chru-lille.fr

Annales De Readaptation Et De Medecine Physique : Revue Scientifique De La Societe Francaise De Reeducation Fonctionnelle De Readaptation Et De Medecine Physique
|July 11, 2006
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Transitioning young patients with chronic health conditions from pediatric to adult care is challenging due to poor collaboration. Improved coordination between pediatricians and adult services is essential for specialized follow-up and competent care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Healthcare Transition
  • Chronic Illness Management

Context:

  • Children with chronic health conditions often require specialized care beyond age 18.
  • The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare systems presents significant challenges for patients and families.
  • Poor collaboration between pediatric and adult medical specialists can lead to gaps in care and patient anxiety.

Purpose:

  • To examine U.S. and English models for healthcare transition in young people with chronic conditions.
  • To highlight the difficulties faced during the transition to adult healthcare.
  • To emphasize the need for improved coordination between pediatric and adult healthcare services.

Summary:

  • Most children with chronic health conditions survive into adulthood, necessitating a seamless transition to adult care.
  • Current transition processes are hindered by inadequate collaboration between specialists and families, raising concerns about adult specialist competence.
  • The report analyzes healthcare transition models in the U.S. and England, using a neuromuscular disorders clinic as a case study.

Impact:

  • Improved healthcare transition models can ensure continuity of specialized care for young adults with chronic conditions.
  • Enhanced collaboration between pediatric and adult healthcare providers is crucial for successful patient outcomes.
  • Addressing transition challenges can alleviate family concerns regarding the competence of adult specialists and the quality of ongoing care.

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