Przekazywanie pacjent ów leczonych w dzieciństwie z powodu chorób nowotworowych do systemu opieki dla dorosłych

Conclusions Our study indicates the lack of homogenous principles of transition to adults performed among young adults treated for neoplastic diseases in the childhood. Transition is mainly non-fluent, one-time procedure. The process does not prepare survivors to take the responsibility for their future life. Improving the methods of survivors medical care by organization of multidisciplinary clinics for adolescents and young adults and systematic, frequent education might ameliorate the quality of follow-up and improve the quality of life.
Source: Pediatria Polska - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research