Clinical Characteristics of Adolescents With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Transitioning to Adult Rheumatology Care in Canada: Results From the CAPRI Registry.

Teresa SemaluluRoberta A Berard Karen A BeattieDaniah BasodanGilles BoireRoxana BolariaDavid CabralAmieleena ChhabraTommy GerschmanNicole JohnsonJulie HerringtonKristin HoughtonLillian LimPaivi Maria Hannele MiettunenJonathan ParkJean-Philippe Proulx-GauthierHeinrike SchmelingRosie ScuccimarriHerman TamLori TuckerJaime GuzmanMichelle Batthishnull null

Published in: The Journal of rheumatology (2024)

A substantial proportion of youth with JIA transitioning to adult care in Canada had a high disease burden, which was reflected by their degree of disease activity, joint damage, or ongoing medication use. These results will inform pediatric and adult providers of anticipated needs during transition of care.

Keyphrases

juvenile idiopathic arthritis
disease activity
healthcare
systemic lupus erythematosus
rheumatoid arthritis
palliative care
young adults
quality improvement
ankylosing spondylitis
childhood cancer
physical activity
pain management
mental health
affordable care act
oxidative stress
risk factors