Factors related to the readiness of Brazilian chronic pediatric patients to transition to care in adult clinics.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Advances in medicine have increased the life expectancy of pediatric patients with chronic illnesses, and challenges with the guided transition of adolescents and young adults from pediatric clinics to adult clinics have grown. The aim of this study was to better understand readiness and factors related to this transition process in Brazil.

Method

In this cross-sectional study of 308 patients aged from 16 to 21 years under follow-up in pediatric specialties, the degree of readiness for transition was assessed using the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) and its domains. Associations with demographic data, clinical data, socio-economic level, medication adherence, family functionality, and parental satisfaction with health care were evaluated.

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SUBMITTER: Carrara FSA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10202735 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature