Comparative Perspectives on Japan's Transitional Care System
Author Information
Author(s): Ohashi Rio, Sato Mayuko, Takahashi Kenzo, Hakariya Hayase
Primary Institution: Interfaculty Institute of Biochemistry, University of Tuebingen
Hypothesis
How can Japan improve its transitional care system for childhood-onset chronic diseases by learning from the UK's approach?
Conclusion
Japan needs to establish transitional care support centers across all prefectures to ensure equal support for patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care.
Supporting Evidence
- The Japan Pediatric Society recommended transitional care for childhood-onset chronic diseases in 2022.
- Only 9 out of 47 prefectures in Japan had established transitional care support centers as of January 2024.
- Recognition of transitional care support centers is low, at 11.2% among parents of pediatric patients.
Takeaway
This study suggests that Japan should create more centers to help kids with chronic diseases transition to adult care, similar to what the UK does.
Limitations
The recognition of transitional care support centers is low among parents, and there is a lack of studies on pediatricians' perceptions of these centers.
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