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Supporting the health care transition from adolescence to adulthood in the medical home.

Authors :
Cooley WC
Sagerman PJ
Source :
Pediatrics [Pediatrics] 2011 Jul; Vol. 128 (1), pp. 182-200. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Jun 27.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Optimal health care is achieved when each person, at every age, receives medically and developmentally appropriate care. The goal of a planned health care transition is to maximize lifelong functioning and well-being for all youth, including those who have special health care needs and those who do not. This process includes ensuring that high-quality, developmentally appropriate health care services are available in an uninterrupted manner as the person moves from adolescence to adulthood. A well-timed transition from child- to adult-oriented health care is specific to each person and ideally occurs between the ages of 18 and 21 years. Coordination of patient, family, and provider responsibilities enables youth to optimize their ability to assume adult roles and activities. This clinical report represents expert opinion and consensus on the practice-based implementation of transition for all youth beginning in early adolescence. It provides a structure for training and continuing education to further understanding of the nature of adolescent transition and how best to support it. Primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, as well as medical subspecialists, are encouraged to adopt these materials and make this process specific to their settings and populations.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1098-4275
Volume :
128
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21708806
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2011-0969