Improving transition of care from pediatric to adult endocrinology for adolescents with diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescence is a challenging time in a child's life and can be even more stressful for those with a chronic medical condition such as diabetes mellitus. Adolescents and young adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes experience worsening glycemic levels as they enter adulthood. Data suggest that a formalized health care transition process and beginning transition preparation in early adolescence leads to better transition outcomes.

Methods

The aim of this study was to create a transition of care program for youth with diabetes in a standalone children's hospital by following the Got Transition Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition. First, we implemented a transition of care policy and formalized how we discussed transition of care with patients and families i

SUBMITTER: Cooper F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657482 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature