Cecily L Betz1, Marie L Lobo, Wendy M Nehring, Kim Bui. 1. University of Southern California University Center of Excellence for Developmental Disabilities, USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA. Electronic address: clbetz@aol.com.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A better understanding of the needs of adolescents and emerging adults with special health care needs (AEA-SHCNs) is essential to provide health care transition services that represent best practices. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the research on health care transition for AEA-SHCNs from their perspectives. METHODS: A comprehensive literature review of research publications since 2005 was performed using the PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and EBSCO databases. Thirty-five studies met the final review criteria. RESULTS: The process of transition from child to adult for AEA-SHCNs is complex. Individuals experiencing the transition desire to be a part of the process and want providers who will listen and be sensitive to their needs, which are often different from others receiving health care at the same facility. CONCLUSIONS: More research that considers the voice of the AEA-SHCNs related to transition from pediatric to adult care is needed.
BACKGROUND: A better understanding of the needs of adolescents and emerging adults with special health care needs (AEA-SHCNs) is essential to provide health care transition services that represent best practices. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the research on health care transition for AEA-SHCNs from their perspectives. METHODS: A comprehensive literature review of research publications since 2005 was performed using the PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and EBSCO databases. Thirty-five studies met the final review criteria. RESULTS: The process of transition from child to adult for AEA-SHCNs is complex. Individuals experiencing the transition desire to be a part of the process and want providers who will listen and be sensitive to their needs, which are often different from others receiving health care at the same facility. CONCLUSIONS: More research that considers the voice of the AEA-SHCNs related to transition from pediatric to adult care is needed.
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