Transitioning from pediatric to adult-oriented healthcare in rheumatology: the pediatric side of the coin.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The transition of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) from pediatric to adult-oriented healthcare may be affected by many factors, including the personal and cultural settings. We aimed to analyse the transition readiness and the factors affecting the transition success in rheumatology.

Methods

Patients older than 12 years were included in this prospective study. All filled out the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) 5.0. AYAs were phone-interviewed after their transfer to adult-oriented healthcare. Drug adherence was evaluated with 4-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-4). AYAs rated their transitional care experience with visual analogue scale (VAS 0-10; 0, the worst; 10, the best).

Results

A total of 504 TRAQs were filled out b

SUBMITTER: Batu ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11879301 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature