Transition to adult care in adolescents with congenital heart disease
| Autor: | Rafael Alonso-Gonzalez, Lynda Shaughnessy, Carla Favoccia, Konstantinos Dimopoulos |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Heart disease business.industry digestive oral and skin physiology Cardiomyopathy Adult care 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology medicine.disease 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Chronic disease Family medicine Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health medicine Continuity of care 030212 general & internal medicine Young adult Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine business |
| Zdroj: | Progress in Pediatric Cardiology. 51:62-66 |
| ISSN: | 1058-9813 |
| Popis: | Transition, the planned passage of adolescents and young adults with chronic disease from paediatric to adult care, has a significant role in preparing individuals to take charge over their health and lives as adults. Transition is a process that spans from the age of 12 to 25 years and goes far beyond the simple transfer of patients from paediatric to adult services. The patient is at the centre of the transition process but is not the only stakeholder. The family, paediatric and adult physicians are also involved and should help overcome barriers and misconceptions, and ensure continuity of care. Different models of transition for patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and cardiomyopathy exist around the world. In the UK, tertiary centres have set up specific transition services, run by clinical nurse specialists and overseen by paediatric and adult CHD physicians. Clinic visits, workshops and other activities are in place to support patients over the entire transition period and are tailored to the needs of the individual. All CHD services should be able to provide a smooth and effective transition for young individuals and prepare them for their future as adults. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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