Current practice of transitional care for adolescents and young adults in Swiss paediatric and adult rheumatology centres.

Publication

Current practice of transitional care for adolescents and young adults in Swiss paediatric and adult rheumatology centres.

Journal Paper/Review - Nov 12, 2021

Berben Lut, Sigg Nora, Daly Mary Louise, Bachmann Stefan, Baer Walter, Berthet Gérald, Bolt Isabel, Dan Diana, Enderlin Steiger Susanna, Fröhlich Johannes, Hasler Paul, Hofer Michaël, Huemer Christian, Kaiser Daniela, Marcoli Natalie, Palmer Sarott Seraina, Rottländer Yella, Schmid Gernot, Soennichsen Christa, Strahm Furler Laura, Vanoni Federica, Wildi Lukas, Daikeler Thomas, Woerner Andreas

Citation

Berben L, Sigg N, Daly M, Bachmann S, Baer W, Berthet G, Bolt I, Dan D, Enderlin Steiger S, Fröhlich J, Hasler P, Hofer M, Huemer C, Kaiser D, Marcoli N, Palmer Sarott S, Rottländer Y, Schmid G, Soennichsen C, Strahm Furler L, Vanoni F, Wildi L, Daikeler T, Woerner A. Current practice of transitional care for adolescents and young adults in Swiss paediatric and adult rheumatology centres. Swiss Med Wkly 2021; 151:w30046.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Swiss Med Wkly 2021; 151

Publication Date

Nov 12, 2021

Issn Electronic

1424-3997

Pages

w30046

Brief description/objective

About half of all children with rheumatic diseases need continuous medical care during adolescence and adulthood. A good transition into adult rheumatology is essential. Guidelines for a structured transition process have therefore been recommended by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and the Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS). However, implementation of these guidelines requires resources often not available in a busy clinical practice.