SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-Preliminary Results From a Pediatric to Adult Inpatient Transition Consult

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This project evaluated a pediatric-to-adult inpatient transition consult (ITC) designed to support hospitalized patients with childhood-onset chronic conditions and their caregivers as they prepare for adult care. The consult was created because the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is often stressful and can leave patients and families unprepared.<br /><br />The study used a mixed-methods design to understand patient and caregiver experiences with the ITC and its impact. Eligible participants were English-speaking patients age 18 and older. Data collection included demographics, an adapted survey, and semi-structured interviews focused on transition experiences. Interview transcripts were inductively coded, themes were identified by group consensus, and descriptive statistics were used to summarize survey data.<br /><br />Preliminary findings suggest the ITC was generally well received. Patients and caregivers reported that the consult helped clarify expectations for the adult care model and reinforced or built skills needed for transition, especially self-advocacy. Many participants also described a positive emotional effect from the consult. However, concerns remained, particularly about how adult-care physicians might approach care and whether continuity would be maintained during the transition.<br /><br />The study concludes that inpatient transition counseling may be a useful way to improve readiness for adult care, while also highlighting the need to address lingering worries about adult-provider attitudes and continuity. Next steps include creating written transition plans, including Spanish-speaking patients, conducting follow-up interviews, and tracking outcomes of referrals made after the ITC.

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Ruchi Doshi

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Author List Aidan J. Berry-Nguyen, Lauren E. Wein, Ruchi Doshi, Sallie Allgood, Yasmin Marcantonio

Category Research

Concept Inpatient Pediatric-to-Adult Transition Consultation

Concept Transition Preparedness

Concept Patient Experience

Concept Caregiver Experience

Concept Continuity of Care

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization Duke University

Presenting Author Ruchi Doshi

Track Pediatric

Keywords

pediatric-to-adult transition

inpatient transition consult

chronic conditions

caregiver support

adult care readiness

self-advocacy

mixed-methods study

transition counseling

healthcare transition

continuity of care

Inpatient Pediatric-to-Adult Transition Consultation

Transition Preparedness

Patient Experience

Caregiver Experience

Continuity of Care