Factors affecting the transition to adulthood of Korean young adults with spina bifida: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transition to adulthood to live independently while self-managing health and daily life without parental help is crucial for young adults with chronic conditions. Despite its importance as a precursor to effectively managing lifelong conditions, little is known about the experiences of young adults with spina bifida (SB) in transition to adulthood in Asian countries. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Korean young adults with SB to identify the facilitators or barriers to the transition from adolescence to adulthood from their perspectives.

Methods

This study used a qualitative descriptive design. The data were collected in South Korea through three focus group interviews with 16 young adults with SB, aged 19-26, from August to November 2020. We conduc

SUBMITTER: Choi EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9940440 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature