We mind your step: understanding and preventing drop-out in the transfer from paediatric to adult tertiary endocrine healthcare.
Kirsten DavidseAnneloes van StaaWanda GeilvoetJudith P van EckKarlijn PellikaanJanneke BaanAnita C S Hokken-KoelegaErica L T van den AkkerTheo SasSabine E HannemaAart Jan van der LelyLaura C G de GraaffPublished in: Endocrine connections (2022)
We found a 25% dropout during transfer from paediatric to adult tertiary endocrine care. Of all dropouts, 73% could be attributed to the failure of logistic steps. In order to prevent these dropouts, we provide practical recommendations for patients and paediatric and adult endocrinologists.