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¹Diabeteszentrum für Kinder und Jugendliche, DRK Kliniken Berlin - Westend, Berlin, Deutschland.

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Summary

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Young adults with chronic conditions face challenges transitioning to adult care. The Berliner TransitionsProgramm (BTP) offers a structured two-year program to improve care continuity for these patients.

Keywords:

Chronic diseases Delivery of health care Pediatrics Transition programs, structured Transition to adult care

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Medicine
Transition Medicine
Healthcare Management

Background:

Young adults with chronic diseases require specialized care during their transition from pediatric to adult medicine.
Significant challenges exist in Germany regarding this transition phase, unlike countries with established transition clinics.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the challenges and needs of the patient transition phase from pediatric to adult healthcare.
To present the Berliner TransitionsProgramm (BTP) as a model for structured transition care.

Main Methods:

The Berliner TransitionsProgramm (BTP) provides a two-year framework including consultations, a booklet, disease summary, and case management.
The program aims to ensure treatment continuity and prevent patients from being lost to follow-up.

Main Results:

The BTP offers a structured framework for managing the transition of young adults with various chronic diseases.
The program has successfully secured financial reimbursement from some insurance companies for its services.

Conclusions:

The Berliner TransitionsProgramm (BTP) serves as a successful role model for transition medicine in Germany.
Structured transition programs are crucial for addressing deficits in care for young adults with chronic conditions.