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Building the Bridge From Pediatric to Adult Neurological Care
Katherine M Sawicka1,2,3, Lindsey M Vogt4, Danielle M Andrade3,5
1Child Health Evaluative Sciences, SickKids Research Institute, Toronto, Canada.
Summary
Improving pediatric to adult transition care in neurology is crucial. A new working group aims to develop a national strategy for better neurology transition services for young adults.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Healthcare Transition
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Pediatric to adult transition care in neurology faces significant unmet needs.
- Optimizing this transition is a priority for patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- There is increasing discussion within the neurology community regarding transition care challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the current state and identify gaps in pediatric to adult transition care in neurology.
- To introduce the University of Toronto Pediatric-Adult Transition Working Group's initiatives.
- To outline a vision for a national neurology transition strategy.
Main Methods:
- Brief communication discussing the landscape of neurology transition care.
- Introduction of a collaborative working group involving diverse stakeholders.
- Focus on interdivisional, inter-subspeciality collaboration and patient-family engagement.
Main Results:
- Identified current challenges and unmet needs in pediatric to adult neurology transition.
- Established a collaborative working group with a broad range of expertise.
- Initiated efforts towards developing a national neurology transition strategy.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing transition care requires a coordinated, collaborative approach.
- The University of Toronto Working Group's activities represent a step towards a national strategy.
- A national strategy can guide health authority attention and funding for improved transition services.
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