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[Transitional care in rheumatology in Germany]
1Transitionssprechstunde am Dr. von Haunerschen Kinderspital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Lindwurmstr. 4, 80337 München, Deutschland. susanne.schalm@med.uni-muenchen.de
Der Internist
|September 4, 2012
Summary
Transitioning adolescent rheumatic disease patients to adult care is difficult. Many patients face negative health outcomes and increased costs due to inadequate transfer to adult services.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Pediatric Rheumatology
- Healthcare Transition
Context:
- Adolescents with rheumatic diseases often have active disease into adulthood.
- A significant portion of these patients fail to transition to adult-centered care.
- This gap in care leads to adverse disease trajectories and socioeconomic burdens.
Purpose:
- To describe the current challenges in transitioning adolescent rheumatic disease patients to adult care.
- To identify barriers hindering successful transfer and transition.
- To discuss existing transition models and their limitations.
Summary:
- The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services presents significant challenges for patients and providers.
- Approximately 50% of adolescents with rheumatic diseases remain active cases in adulthood.
- A concerning one-third of these patients do not successfully transfer to adult care, impacting disease management and incurring costs.
Impact:
- Highlights critical gaps in transitional care for rheumatic disease patients.
- Underscores the need for improved transition models and research in Germany.
- Emphasizes the negative consequences of failed transitions on patient outcomes and healthcare economics.
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