Current Transition Practice for Primary Immunodeficiencies and Autoinflammatory Diseases in Europe: a RITA-ERN Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the absence of curative treatments for inborn errors of immunity (IEI), children born with IEI require long-term follow-up for disease manifestations and related complications that occur over the lifespan. Effective transition from pediatric to adult services is known to significantly improve adherence to treatment and long-term outcomes. It is currently not known what transition services are available for young people with IEI in Europe.

Objective

To understand the prevalence and practice of transition services in Europe for young people with IEI, encompassing both primary immunodeficiencies (PID) and systemic autoinflammatory disorders (AID).

Methods

A survey was generated by the European Reference Network on immunodeficiency, autoinflammatory, and

SUBMITTER: Israni M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9840587 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature