Gaps in transition readiness measurement: a comparison of instruments to a conceptual model

Abstract

Measuring transition readiness is important when preparing young people with chronic illness for successful transition to adult care. The Expanded Socioecological Model of Adolescent and Young Adult Readiness to Transition (Expanded SMART) offers a holistic view of factors that influence transition readiness and outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine conceptual congruency of transition readiness instruments with the Expanded SMART to determine the breadth and frequency of constructs measured.

Keywords

• adolescent and young adult (aya)
• conceptual framework
• healthcare transition
• transition readiness measurement