Health status, functioning and risk profiles for secondary health conditions in adolescents and young adults with spina bifida: a cross-sectional study at time of transition
The prevalence of secondary health conditions among individuals with spina bifida at time of transition is alarmingly high and functional profiles underscore the need for supporting adolescents and young adults with daily medical issues. The study highlights the critical role of transition programmes and interdisciplinary follow-up care in preventing health problems and improving functioning and independence in everyday life.
Authors
- Jürgen Pannek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9910-1295)
- Marija Glišić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0108-2576)
- Jivko Stoyanov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6842-6284)
- Inge Eriks‐Hoogland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7388-6656)
- Lorena Müller
- Moritz Schwethelm
Institutions
- University of Bern (CH)
- University of Lucerne (CH)
- University Hospital of Bern (CH)
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital (GB)
- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (CH)
- Swiss Paraplegic Research (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Swiss Medical Weekly
- Published
- 2024-09-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.57187/s.3836
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.87