Current Concepts in Pediatric Critical Care-18: Long-Term Survival: Transitioning to Adult MICU and Adult Services

18: Long-Term Survival: Transitioning to Adult MICU and Adult Services

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Dr. Odira Nwankwo from Nemours Children's Hospital discussed the transition from pediatric to adult critical care services, emphasizing the need for structured healthcare transition processes. He highlighted key objectives like discussing transition pathways, the rationale for healthcare transitions, and introducing the six core elements of this process, which include developing a transition policy, tracking transition readiness, planning, execution, and completion. He noted the increasing number of adolescents with chronic conditions due to advancements in healthcare, necessitating formal transition plans to improve quality of life and reduce hospital readmissions. Dr. Nwankwo also pointed out challenges like lapses in care, mental health issues, and reluctance from adult providers to accept transferred patients. He emphasized the need for comprehensive transition planning, including legal, lifestyle, and medical aspects. Finally, he advocated for research into transition processes and suggested incorporating transition training into medical curriculums.

Keywords

pediatric to adult care

healthcare transition

chronic conditions

transition planning

adolescent care

medical curriculum

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