Essential components of transition to adult transplant services: the transplant coordinators' perspective. Prog Transplant 2012 Sep;22(3):252-8
Date
09/07/2012Pubmed ID
22951502DOI
10.7182/pit2012110Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84867325591 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 9 CitationsAbstract
CONTEXT: Medical and surgical advancements have resulted in improved long-term survival of pediatric liver transplant recipients. As pediatric patients approach school age and adolescence, transplant centers are challenged to facilitate the process of transitioning from pediatric to adult centers.
OBJECTIVE: To describe pediatric and adult liver transplant coordinators' perspective regarding practice for transitioning patients to adult-oriented transplant centers.
DESIGN: Descriptive
SETTING: Pediatric and adult liver transplant coordinators associated with Studies of Pediatric Liver Transplantation.
PARTICIPANTS: A total of 35 pediatric liver transplant coordinators and 24 adult liver transplant coordinators completed the survey.
METHOD: Investigator-developed survey to identify current practice for transition process and actual transfer of a patient from pediatric to adult care.
RESULTS: Transplant coordinators play an integral role in the transition process, and study results highlight what experienced coordinators believe are important considerations for a successful transition process. Results also highlight the importance of communication and partnership between the pediatric and adult programs.
Author List
Lerret SM, Menendez J, Weckwerth J, Lokar J, Mitchell J, Alonso EMAuthor
Stacee Lerret PhD Professor Hybrid in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Adaptation, PsychologicalAdolescent
Adolescent Health Services
Adult
Attitude to Health
Communication
Female
Humans
Liver Transplantation
Male
Social Support
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tissue and Organ Procurement
Transition to Adult Care
