Transitioning to Adulthood with a Rheumatic Disease: A Case-Based Approach for Rheumatology Care Teams.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Both pediatric and adult rheumatology care teams play a central role in health care transition, the shift from child- and family-centered to adult-oriented health care. Components of transition preparation include readiness assessment, setting self-management goals, and spending time in clinical visits without a parent present. Pediatric providers and families should work together to create a transfer plan, identifying a new adult rheumatology care provider, providing a medical summary before transfer, and anticipating changes in health insurance. For high-risk transfers, direct communication between providers is recommended. Finally, adult rheumatologists need to build rapport with young adults to support future engagement in care.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Sadun, RE; Covert, LT; Lawson, EF
Published Date
- February 2022
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 48 / 1
Start / End Page
- 141 - 156
PubMed ID
- 34798943
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-3163
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.rdc.2021.09.011
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States