Are transition preparation consultations for adolescents with chronic conditions valuable? A mixed-methods study

ConclusionWhat is Known:• In adolescents with chronic conditions, it is advocated to personalize transition care according to the clinical and social context, pointed out as potentially impacting.• Little is known about the most effective ways to prepare patients according to their needs.What is New:• Based on a global approach to adolescent health, transition preparation consultations are delivered by specially trained physicians.• They are a feasible and valuable way to highlight facilitators and barriers to successful transition and initiate the adolescents’ own vision of their future.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research