Predictors of timing of transfer from pediatric- to adult-focused primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

A timely, well-coordinated transfer from pediatric- to adult-focused primary care is an important component of high-quality health care, especially for youths with chronic health conditions. Current recommendations suggest that primary-care transfers for youths occur between 18 and 21 years of age. However, the current epidemiology of transfer timing is unknown.

Objective

To examine the timing of transfer to adult-focused primary care providers (PCPs), the time between last pediatric-focused and first adult-focused PCP visits, and the predictors of transfer timing.

Design, setting, and participants

Retrospective cohort study of patients insured by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC), a large not-for-profit health plan. Our sample included 60 233 adolescents

SUBMITTER: Wisk LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4862601 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature