Supporting the Well-Being of Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs: NASEM Proceedings.

Children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) are living longer than ever. These advances come with a price: Patients, families, communities, and systems must absorb the challenges of chronic caregiving, including protracted stress and poor mental health. In 2023, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine convened thought-leaders for conversations about supporting the emotional well-being of CYSHCN and their families.

Successful healthcare transition for youth with special healthcare needs is a team effort.

NPs care for persons across the age continuum and transitions commonly occur. Some are unexpected, like hospitalizations for acute illness or injury. Others are an expected consequence of growing up, like moving from pediatric to adult care models.