Consensus on transition care for juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a Delphi study with youth, caregivers, and health professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The field of transitional care for chronic conditions in adolescents, notably juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), is rapidly growing. Transitioning these patients to adult healthcare systems presents significant challenges in practical implementation. Consequently, it would be appropriate for each country to develop a transition program tailored to its specific infrastructure. To pursue this goal, a Delphi study was conducted to identify the key components of transitional care in JIA.

Methods

Three panels and two rounds were held consisting of adolescents and young adults, parents, and clinicians (pediatric or adult rheumatologists). As a result, feedback on acceptance of the key statements of transitional care was obtained using the Delphi method.

Results

SUBMITTER: Sahin N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654283 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature