Pediatric-to-Adult Transitions of Care

15/06/2022 34 min Temporada 4 Episodio 3
Pediatric-to-Adult Transitions of Care

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Transitions between pediatric and adult healthcare models can be one of the most trying and health-destabilizing things a young person and their caregivers experience. Healthcare professionals on both the sending and receiving ends of this transition need training in how to facilitate successful transitions. Resources like medical society recommendations and GotTransition.org can help, but there are many challenges to successful transition of which healthcare teams must be aware in order to assist their patients through the process.Learning Objectives:Define Healthcare Transitions. Describe two barriers that patients and families face in transitioning to an adult-centered model of care.Describe two barriers that healthcare professionals face in comprehensive transition. Identify specific challenges that patients with complex medical needs face during the transition process. Credits:Guest: Dr. Shirin Alonzo  Co-hosts/Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Maggie KozmanExecutive Producer: Dr. Tammy Lin Co-Executive Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Tiffany LeungSenior Producers: Dr. Maggie Kozman, Dr. DJ GainesEditor/Assistant Producer: Joanna Jain, Clara BaekProduction Assistants: Alexandra Babakanian, Leyna NguyenWebsite/Art Design: Ann TruongMusic: Chris DingmanConnect with us on Instagram and X at @TheDEIShift and via email at [email protected]!