A province wide review of transition practices for young adult patients with type 1 diabetes.
Sarah WilliamsRayzel ShulmanLeigh Anne Allwood NewhookHeather PowerAstrid GuttmannSharon SmithJohn KnightRoger ChafePublished in: Journal of evaluation in clinical practice (2020)
We found different approaches for transitioning patients with diabetes into adult care across NL. Yet this variation may not negatively impact patient outcomes, particularly in rural areas. The approach we employed of combining reviews of administration data with a detailed analysis of current processes could be employed in other jurisdictions to identify appropriate quality improvement initiatives.