Programmes to support paediatric to adult healthcare transitions for youth with complex care needs and their families: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An increasing number of children have complex care needs (CCN) that impact their health and cause limitations in their lives. More of these youth are transitioning from paediatric to adult healthcare due to complex conditions being increasingly associated with survival into adulthood. Typically, the transition process is plagued by barriers, which can lead to adverse health consequences. There is an increased need for transitional care interventions when moving from paediatric to adult healthcare. To date, literature associated with this process for youth with CCN and their families has not been systematically examined.

Objectives

The objective of this scoping review is to map the range of programmes in the literature that support youth with CCN and their families

SUBMITTER: Doucet S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9543843 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature