Laura R Hartman1,2, Amy C McPherson1,3,4, Joanne Maxwell1,2, Sally Lindsay1,2,4. 1. a Bloorview Research Institute , Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital , Toronto , ON , Canada. 2. b Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , ON , Canada. 3. c Dalla Lana School of Public Health , University of Toronto , Toronto , ON , Canada. 4. d Rehabilitation Sciences Institute , University of Toronto , ON Canada.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the utility of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth Version (ICF-CY) for informing transition-related programs for youth with chronic conditions moving into adult healthcare settings, using an exemplar spina bifida program. METHODS: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 53 participants (9 youth and 11 parents who participated in a spina bifida transition program, 12 young adults who did not, 12 clinicians, and 9 key informants involved in development/implementation). Interview transcripts were thematically analyzed, and then further coded using ICF-CY domain codes. RESULTS: ICF-CY domains captured many key areas regarding individuals" transitions to adult care and adult functioning, but did not fully capture concepts of transition program experience, independence, and parents" role. CONCLUSIONS: The ICF-CY framework captures some experiences of transitions to adult care, but should be considered in conjunction with other models that address issues outside of the domains covered by the ICF-CY.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the utility of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth Version (ICF-CY) for informing transition-related programs for youth with chronic conditions moving into adult healthcare settings, using an exemplar spina bifida program. METHODS: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 53 participants (9 youth and 11 parents who participated in a spina bifida transition program, 12 young adults who did not, 12 clinicians, and 9 key informants involved in development/implementation). Interview transcripts were thematically analyzed, and then further coded using ICF-CY domain codes. RESULTS: ICF-CY domains captured many key areas regarding individuals" transitions to adult care and adult functioning, but did not fully capture concepts of transition program experience, independence, and parents" role. CONCLUSIONS: The ICF-CY framework captures some experiences of transitions to adult care, but should be considered in conjunction with other models that address issues outside of the domains covered by the ICF-CY.
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Keywords:
Biopsychosocial model; ICF-CY; spina bifida; transition; young adult; youth