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Adolescent Transition to Adult Care in Solid Organ Transplantation: A consensus conference report
Author(s) -
Bell L. E.,
Bartosh S. M.,
Davis C. L.,
Dobbels F.,
AlUzri A.,
Lotstein D.,
Reiss J.,
Dharnidharka V. R.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
american journal of transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.89
H-Index - 188
eISSN - 1600-6143
pISSN - 1600-6135
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2008.02415.x
Subject(s) - medicine , solid organ , consensus conference , organ transplantation , transplantation , health care , intensive care medicine , transition (genetics) , transitional care , family medicine , nursing , surgery , biochemistry , chemistry , gene , economics , economic growth
Transition of care from pediatric to adult‐oriented health care providers is difficult for children with special health care needs. Children who have received solid organ transplants and their providers experience the same difficulties and frustrations as children with other major illnesses. A consensus conference was organized by several transplant organizations to identify major issues in this area and recommend possible approaches to easing the process of transition for solid organ transplant recipients. This report summarizes the discussions and recommendations.