Transitioning from pediatric to adult care after thoracic transplantation

Adam Putschoegl, Anne I. Dipchand, Heather Ross, Cecilia Chaparro, Jonathan N. Johnson

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Abstract

With improving outcomes after thoracic transplantation, more children are surviving to adulthood and requiring specialized adult care. A systematic and effective program is essential to transition these patients from a pediatric to adult health care setting. In this review, we discuss the concept of transition and the factors leading to an effective transfer to an adult care provider, including administrative support, patient/provider preparation, and the navigation of potential barriers. Notably, there is a paucity of data for many details of transition, making this a significant opportunity for future research.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)823-829
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Heart and Lung Transplantation
Volume36
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2017

Keywords

  • adherence
  • adolescence
  • heart transplantation
  • lung transplantation
  • rejection
  • thoracic transplantation
  • transition

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Transplantation

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