Patricia Driscoll RN, MSN, Beatriz E. Marciano MD, Alison Han MD, MS, Steven M. Holland MD, Maryland Pao MD, Christa S. Zerbe MD, MS
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Abstract
Background
The transition to adult health care is challenging for adolescents and young adults (AYA) with Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD). This pilot study aimed to facilitate the learning of AYA with CGD about their health care and to aid in the development of life skills to enhance self-care.
Methods
AYA and caregivers (for participants <18 years of age) completed an adapted Transition Readiness Assessment. Educational sessions were held both in person and via telehealth and included virtual meetings with subject matter experts or a designated program mentor. Twenty-five participants were invited, 13 entered the pilot and 8 completed the transition readiness assessment.
Results
The pilot study was well-received by CGD participants and caregivers. In the future, a larger cohort may provide more data to comment on efficacy and outcome in the AYA population.
Conclusion
Expansion of an educational transition program for AYA with primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) might be useful.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Pediatric Health Care, the official journal of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, provides scholarly clinical information and research regarding primary, acute and specialty health care for children of newborn age through young adulthood within a family-centered context. The Journal disseminates multidisciplinary perspectives on evidence-based practice and emerging policy, advocacy and educational issues that are of importance to all healthcare professionals caring for children and their families.