“We Sometimes Hold on to Ours” – Professionals’ Views on Factors that both Delay and Facilitate Transition to Adult Care

Frontiers in Pediatrics

Susie Aldiss¹ 

关键词: transition to adult care;    adolescent;    young adult;    health professionals;    focus groups;    long-term conditions;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fped.2016.00125

学科分类：儿科学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundThe transition from child to adult services is a crucial time in the health of young people who may potentially fall into a poorly managed “care gap.” Health service provision, which fails to meet the needs of young people and families at this time of significant change, may result in deterioration in health or disengagement with services, which can have negative long-term consequences. Developing transitional care packages has become a focus of activity in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Indeed, policy documents have been trying to guide practice for many years, with some variable success. There is much work still to be done, particularly around how guidance and the sharing of best practice, when combined can result in a change in practice.

【 授权许可】

CC BY