Transition from pediatric to adult health services: A survey of challenges, needs, and preferences of youths and parents.

Aim: Transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is a critical period. Recommendations have pointed to greater preparation of youths and families and better coordination. Considerations such as patient values and preferences may - if not taken into consideration - impede uptake of clinical recommendations.

Transition from Paediatric to adult health services: Aspirations and practices of human flourishing.

Background: Transition from paediatric to adult care is challenging for youths with a chronic condition. Most transition programmes place high value in autonomy and independence. We undertook a qualitative study to: (1) identify the needs and aspirations of youths and (2) better understand the well-being and flourishing of youths.

Transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare with an inborn error of immunity: a qualitative study of the lived experience of youths and their families.

Introduction: Transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is a multifaceted and consequential process with important health implications for youth. Although research on transition has grown significantly, research on transition for patients living with an inborn error of immunity (IEI) is scarce. We undertook a qualitative study to better understand the perspectives of youths and parents in an outpatient immunology clinic.