Transition from childhood to adulthood in neuromuscular disorders: results from the ERN EURO-NMD survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) are rare, progressive conditions that require lifelong, multidisciplinary care. Advances in diagnosis and treatment have increased survival into adulthood, making the transition from paediatric to adult care a critical stage of its management. However, evidence suggests that transition practices remain inconsistent across Europe. This study aimed to map and evaluate the current transition practices for patients with NMDs across Europe.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted by the European Reference Network for Rare Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN EURO-NMD) to assess current transition practices across European healthcare providers (HCPs). Sixty-seven healthcare professionals from 20 countries participated. The survey explored tra

SUBMITTER: Evangelista T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12801504 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature