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Moving young people with sickle cell disease from paediatric to adult services

Jo Howard1, Tanya Woodhead, Luhanga Musumadi

  • 1Department of Haematology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine (London, England : 2005)
|June 17, 2010
PubMed

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This review examines the transition of care for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) to adult services. It highlights strategies implemented by a major UK center to manage this critical phase for inherited blood disorder patients.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Pediatrics
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the UK.
  • Transitioning care from pediatric to adult services presents unique challenges for SCD patients.
  • Effective management of this transition is crucial for long-term patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing data on the transition process for pediatric SCD patients to adult care.
  • To outline the specific approaches adopted by a large UK sickle cell center to facilitate this transition.
  • To identify best practices for improving care coordination during this critical phase.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of data concerning SCD care transition.
  • Analysis of service delivery models in a major UK sickle cell center.
  • Qualitative and quantitative assessment of transition protocols.

Main Results:

  • Identified key challenges in the pediatric to adult care transition for SCD patients.
  • Described a comprehensive transition program implemented at a UK center.
  • Highlighted the importance of multidisciplinary team involvement and patient-centered planning.

Conclusions:

  • A structured transition program is essential for optimizing care for young adults with SCD.
  • Successful transition requires collaboration between pediatric and adult healthcare providers.
  • Continued research and service development are needed to address the evolving needs of SCD patients.

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