Reframing healthcare transition: Systems, relationships, and independence in adolescent-to-adult care
A successful transition from pediatric to adult care requires moving beyond solely individual patient solutions toward system-wide, collaborative responsibility. Engaging multidisciplinary teams, supporting patient autonomy, and implementing policy reforms are essential steps to ensure continuity and quality of care for AYAs with chronic conditions.
Authors
- Susan Shanske (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9884-0643)
- Sydney Reed
- Caroline A. Walsh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9749-5916)
- Katherine South (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3486-8794)
- Sneha Dave
Institutions
- Boston Children's Hospital (US)
- Rhode Island Hospital (US)
- Hasbro Children's Hospital (US)
- National Patient Safety Foundation (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Care Transitions
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hctj.2025.100122
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00