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Spichiger, Kirsten. Assessment of transition readiness in a pediatric rheumatology practice in northern New Jersey. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-6tac-vn69

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TitleAssessment of transition readiness in a pediatric rheumatology practice in northern New Jersey
NameSpichiger, Kirsten (author); Vitale, Tracy (chair); Tabussi, Doreen (outside member); Gironella, Anna (outside member); Rutgers University; School of Nursing - RBHS
Date Created2021
Other Date2021-05 (degree)
SubjectPediatric Nurse Practitioner, Transition, Readiness, Children with special health care needs, Rheumatology, Chronic illness, Education, Health care transition, Pediatric care, Arthritis, Lupus
Extent1 online resource (120 pages) : illustrations
DescriptionPurpose of Project: The purposes of this project are to increase awareness in the patient population of the need to transition with a basic skillset to ensure their health in the future as an adult patient as well as use data from this project to develop a transition program for this practice that will be uniquely tailored to the needs of the population.

Methodology: This project used a cross-sectional survey approach to evaluate readiness to transition to an adult rheumatologist in a large pediatric rheumatology practice in northern New Jersey. Using the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) tool an evaluation was conducted of patient knowledge of disease for transition to adult care, self-management skills of participants, and use of health care services for rheumatic disease management.

Results: Knowledge gaps were identified in the following domains: appointment keeping, managing medication, and tracking health issues. A plan for transition readiness programming to improve patient health outcomes based on patient feedback regarding transition from the TRAQ tool was created and provided to the project site via a presentation.

Implications for Practice: The results of this project indicate that interventions aimed at improving self-management both of their health and the appropriate use of health systems should be standard in transition readiness programming. This and the introduction of formal transition programming will ultimately lead to improved health outcomes.
NoteDNP
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-6tac-vn69
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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