Medication needs of children and young people for successful transition to adult services (the SUCCESS study): an exploratory cross-sectional observational study
This study suggests that while YP often have good foundational medication knowledge, many lack the deeper understanding and practical skills required for independent self-management. Knowledge of side effects, reordering processes and shared decision-making was limited, areas which could undermine transition readiness if unaddressed. Pharmacists, working as part of the multidisciplinary team, are well placed to support YP through targeted, age-appropriate education and regular review.
Authors
- Anne‐Lise Goddings (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4779-8956)
- Naiya Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4901-0130)
- Ashifa Trivedi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9852-9874)
- Sanjeev Sethi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4536-7709)
- Roshnee Patel
- Sarah Mohamad
- Merin Thoppil
Institutions
- Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- London North West Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)
- Haberdashers (United Kingdom) (GB)
- Evelina London Children's Healthcare (GB)
- Grammar School (SK)
- Imperial College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
- Published
- 2025-09-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/ejhpharm-2025-004528
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00