Implementation of an automated transition readiness assessment in a pediatric rheumatology clinic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Failure of successful transition to adult care for adolescents and young adults with chronic rheumatic diseases negatively impacts their health and wellbeing. Transition of care is a vital and complex process within pediatric rheumatology that can be difficult to execute. Use of quality improvement (QI) and clinical informatics (CI) can help implement transition programs.

Local problem

Despite efforts to improve transition of care within our pediatric rheumatology clinic, it has been difficult to implement and sustain good transition practices including assessment of transition readiness. Using QI methodology and CI, this study aimed to improve transition readiness assessment from 12 to 30% and sustain for one year by surveying transitioning patients yearly.

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SUBMITTER: Argraves M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11524873 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature