Identifying patient priority targets for improving a transitional care young adult rheumatology service: a group concept mapping evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The study aimed to identify key priorities for improving a transitional adolescent and young adult rheumatology service through a comprehensive mixed methods service evaluation.

Methods

We used a group concept mapping methodology. Patients (ages 16-25 years) attending an adolescent and young adult (AYA) rheumatology clinic completed idea generation, sorting and rating activities related to their experiences in the AYA service. Multidimensional scaling and hierarchical cluster analysis were applied to the sorted ideas to generate a concept map containing themed clusters of ideas. Rating data were analysed to identify themed clusters containing specific ideas to determine whether these were being successfully met and to identify specific targets for future service i

SUBMITTER: Hughes A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12597889 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature