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The adolescent with sickle cell anemia

T R Kinney1, R E Ware

  • 1Duke-UNC Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.

Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1996
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Facilitating a smooth transition for adolescent sickle cell disease patients to adult care requires careful medical summary preparation and proactive trust-building. Close collaboration between pediatricians and internists is crucial for successful patient outcomes and positive experiences.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Transition Medicine
  • Adolescent Medicine

Background:

  • Adolescence is a critical period of change, making healthcare transitions challenging for patients with chronic conditions like sickle cell disease.
  • Effective transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is vital for managing sickle cell disease (SCD) and ensuring continuity of care.
  • Patients with SCD face unique challenges during healthcare transitions, including potential alloimmunization and psychological distress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of a structured and supportive transition process for adolescent patients with sickle cell disease.
  • To emphasize the collaborative roles of pediatricians and internists in managing SCD patient transfers.
  • To underscore the necessity of addressing patient and family concerns during the transition to adult care.

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Main Methods:

  • Review of best practices for medical summary compilation and information transfer.
  • Emphasis on building trust and rapport between patients, families, and new healthcare providers.
  • Proactive identification and management of patient fears, concerns, and potential distrust.

Main Results:

  • Successful transitions require meticulous attention to medical details, including alloimmunization history.
  • Building a trusting relationship is key to mitigating feelings of rejection and abandonment.
  • Close collaboration between pediatric and adult care providers leads to significant positive outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A well-managed transition process is essential for adolescent sickle cell disease patients' well-being and long-term health.
  • Failure to ensure a smooth transfer can have severe negative consequences for patients.
  • Successful collaboration between pediatricians and internists offers substantial rewards for patients, families, and healthcare providers.