Exploring Successful Nurse-Led Transition Clinics
Author Information
Author(s): Jobert Sturm, AnneLoes van Staa, Johanna C. Escher, Jane Sattoe
Primary Institution: Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Hypothesis
What are the experiences and outcomes of nurse-led transition clinics for young adults with chronic health conditions?
Conclusion
Nurse-led transition clinics significantly enhance healthcare transitions for young adults, but ongoing improvements are needed to address challenges.
Supporting Evidence
- Young adults reported high satisfaction with their transitions, especially with the role of nurses as transition coordinators.
- Healthcare professionals emphasized the importance of collaboration between paediatric and adult care.
- Challenges included engaging young adults and resource allocation.
Takeaway
This study shows that special clinics run by nurses help young adults move from children's healthcare to adult healthcare smoothly, but there are still some problems to fix.
Methodology
Mixed-methods approach including interviews with 15 healthcare professionals and surveys from 54 young adults.
Potential Biases
Selection bias due to focusing on successful transition clinics.
Limitations
Low response rate (27%) among young adults may limit generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Young adults aged 18-23 who transitioned from paediatric to adult healthcare.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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