Gaps in transition readiness to adult healthcare of adolescents with chronic illness in a tertiary hospital

Publication Date

2021

Document Type

Research

Abstract

Descriptive cross-sectional study. Both the private and service outpatient clinics of a tertiary clinics. Fifty six patients aged 12-19 of age from the different subspecialty clinics of the outpatient department participated in the study. The primary investigator did a videocall interview using the FVUTRS. Each domain in the questionnaire was scored and ranked according to the number of participants who did not get a perfect score for each domain. Domains that did not get a perfect score were identified as gaps in transition of care. In conclusion, all domain were identified as gaps in transition readiness, wit issues on reproduction and insurance being the top weaknesses of the participants, followed by trade/school, new healthcare providers, self-management skills, and nutrition. Other domains such as type of illness, medications, adherence, and ongoing support, although were also identified as gaps in transition to some, were found to be a strength among most of the participants.

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