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Transitioning in hydrocephalus: Current practices in Canadian Paediatric Neurosurgery centres

Navneet Singh1, Patrick J McDonald1,2,3,4

  • 1Division of Neurosurgery, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Paediatrics & Child Health
|October 31, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Transitioning adolescents with hydrocephalus to adult care in Canada is inconsistent. Improved transition programs are needed to enhance care for this growing population.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Adult Neurology
  • Healthcare Transition

Background:

  • Advances in perinatal care increase survival of children with chronic conditions into adulthood.
  • Hydrocephalus affects 10,000 North American children annually, with most surviving to adulthood.
  • Fragmented transition processes from pediatric to adult care increase morbidity and hospital admissions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess current transition practices for adolescents with hydrocephalus in Canada.
  • To identify inconsistencies and challenges in existing transition programs.
  • To gather neurosurgeon perspectives on improving transition care.

Main Methods:

  • Email survey distributed to pediatric neurosurgical centers across Canada.
  • Descriptive analysis of collected data on transition practices and attitudes.
  • Inquiry into age of transition, availability of adult clinics, and referral patterns.

Main Results:

  • Eleven of 12 Canadian centers responded to the survey.
  • Transition age varied between 16 and 18 years; only four centers had dedicated Adult Hydrocephalus Clinics.
  • Significant inconsistencies in referral practices and neurosurgeon dissatisfaction with current transition arrangements were reported.

Conclusions:

  • Formalizing standards and developing national guidelines for hydrocephalus patient transition is recommended.
  • Further research into patient needs is crucial for standardizing the transition process.
  • Multidisciplinary input from patients, families, and healthcare professionals is essential for effective transition programs.
Abstract

Keywords:
CSF shuntHydrocephaluspaediatrictransitioning

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