Educate, communicate, anticipate-practical recommendations for transitioning adolescents with IBD to adult health care

Educate, communicate, anticipate-practical recommendations for transitioning adolescents with IBD to adult health care

Hait E; Arnold JH; Fishman LN

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

2006

Child; Humans; Physician-Patient Relations; Adult; Age Factors; Continuity of Patient Care; adolescent; Practice Guidelines; Adolescent Transitions; Adolescent Health Services/organization & administration; Pediatrics/organization & administration; Patient Education; Gastroenterology/organization & administration; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/therapy

The cyclical nature of chronic illness requires that children with inflammatory bowel disease be transitioned to the adult medical system with as much continuity of care as possible. Transition from pediatric to adult medical care continues to present significant barriers. The philosophy of transition centers on a process, with the actual transfer to adult care as a point along this clinical pathway. Concrete steps can be taken to help patients prepare for new responsibilities. The aim of this review is to propose a clinical and developmental timeline for both patients and their medical team, including specific responsibilities for both, so that the partnership can best promote a successful transition.

2006

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