Transitional care for inflammatory bowel disease: A survey of Japanese pediatric gastroenterologists.

Hideki KumagaiTakahiro KudoKeiichi UchidaReiko KunisakiAkira SugitaYoshikazu OhtsukaKatsuhiro AraiMitsuru KubotaHitoshi TajiriYasuo SuzukiToshiaki Shimizu

Published in: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society (2021)

The present survey revealed that the general views regarding transitional care for IBD between pediatric and adult gastroenterologists were similar, except for the appropriate time for transfer. The results underline the importance of preparing a transition program appropriate to practice settings.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
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palliative care
primary care
pain management
cross sectional
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young adults