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Readiness for transition from pediatric to adult care for adolescents with chronic heart disease
Author(s) -
Ekim Ayfer,
Kolay Melek,
Ocakci Ayse Ferda
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/jspn.12199
Subject(s) - adult care , chronic disease , heart disease , psychological intervention , medicine , disease management , chronic condition , transitional care , young adult , health care , disease , self management , physical therapy , psychology , gerontology , family medicine , nursing , parkinson's disease , economics , economic growth , machine learning , computer science
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine transition readiness of adolescents with chronic heart disease to adult care. Methods The sample of the study comprised 113 adolescents between the ages 12 and 18 years with chronic heart disease. Transition readiness was assessed by the Transition‐Q self‐administered tool. Results The Transition‐Q mean score was 63.0 (range = 31–92). The self‐management skills of the adolescents increased significantly in direct proportion to their ages. Most of the adolescents had a lack of confidence about medication management and communicating with healthcare providers. No significant difference was detected between boys and girls in terms of total and individual items’ scores. Practice Implications Transition readiness should be assessed to understand transitional requirements of adolescents with chronic heart disease and to plan appropriate nursing interventions accordingly.