Assessing preparation for care transition among adolescents with rheumatologic disease: a single-center assessment with patient survey.
Jordan Elizabeth RobertsOlha HalyabarCarter R PettyMary Beth SonPublished in: Pediatric rheumatology online journal (2021)
Few AYA endorsed receiving comprehensive transition counseling, including discussion of transfer planning. Those who were younger and with lower levels of education had lower preparation scores. A long-term relationship with providers was associated with higher scores. Further research, including longitudinal assessment of transition preparation, is needed to evaluate effective processes to assist vulnerable populations.