BACKGROUND: A growing body of literature addresses the need for transition programs for young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD); however, studies assessing transition readiness are limited and there are few validated instruments to use. OBJECTIVE: To conduct a pilot study to assess transition readiness of patients with SCD in our transition program and to evaluate a SCD-specific assessment tool that measures 5 knowledge skill sets (medical, educational/vocational, health benefits, social, and independent living), and 3 psychological assessments (feelings, stress, and self-efficacy). RESULTS: Of the 47 SCD patients between the ages of 18 and 22 seen in our facility, 33 completed the assessment tool. The majority of patients reported good medical knowledge of SCD and said they were motivated to pursue a career despite the burden of living with the disease. We identified knowledge gaps in the area of independent living and health benefits skills sets. A majority of patients reported being worried that their SCD would prevent them from doing things in their life; however, few respondents said they were worried or anxious about their transition to adult care. CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents beginning a transition intervention program reported a high level of knowledge of their disease and demonstrated a positive attitude toward transition with good self-efficacy.
BACKGROUND: A growing body of literature addresses the need for transition programs for young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD); however, studies assessing transition readiness are limited and there are few validated instruments to use. OBJECTIVE: To conduct a pilot study to assess transition readiness of patients with SCD in our transition program and to evaluate a SCD-specific assessment tool that measures 5 knowledge skill sets (medical, educational/vocational, health benefits, social, and independent living), and 3 psychological assessments (feelings, stress, and self-efficacy). RESULTS: Of the 47 SCDpatients between the ages of 18 and 22 seen in our facility, 33 completed the assessment tool. The majority of patients reported good medical knowledge of SCD and said they were motivated to pursue a career despite the burden of living with the disease. We identified knowledge gaps in the area of independent living and health benefits skills sets. A majority of patients reported being worried that their SCD would prevent them from doing things in their life; however, few respondents said they were worried or anxious about their transition to adult care. CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents beginning a transition intervention program reported a high level of knowledge of their disease and demonstrated a positive attitude toward transition with good self-efficacy.
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