Caregiver-child discrepancy in healthcare transition readiness and its associations

This study revealed gaps in caregiver-child perceptions of the child's HCT readiness. Addressing these gaps through collaborative communication, shared decision-making, and targeted interventions may improve the HCT process and outcomes. Additionally, this study showed that greater caregiver ratings were linked to younger age, younger age at diagnoses, and elevated child anxiety, calling for early, effective interventions for transition planning to mitigate differences in caregiver-child ratings and facilitate HCT.