Evaluating Transition Readiness in Older Adolescents and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

© 2023 by the American Diabetes Association..

For older adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with type 1 diabetes, successful transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care requires ongoing planning and support. Yet, the transition to adult care is not always smooth. Some AYAs struggle to leave pediatric care or experience significant gaps between pediatric and adult diabetes care. The use of diabetes-specific transition readiness assessments can inform transition planning and support successful preparation for adult care. This study evaluated transition readiness in a diverse sample of AYAs nearing transition to adult diabetes care. Findings suggest that AYAs may benefit from additional preparation and education related to sexual health, tobacco use, and diabetes complications.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:42

Enthalten in:

Clinical diabetes : a publication of the American Diabetes Association - 42(2024), 1 vom: 25., Seite 135-141

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Bryant, Breana L [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Christine H [VerfasserIn]
Streisand, Randi [VerfasserIn]
Monaghan, Maureen [VerfasserIn]

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Date Revised 18.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.2337/cd23-0014

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NLM367208776