Transition readiness measures for adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions: a systematic review

Abstract

Transition from pediatric to adult healthcare for adolescents with chronic health conditions has emerged as a critical period influencing health outcomes. Suitable transition readiness measures are necessary to facilitate effective planning. Currently, there is little consensus about well-validated transition readiness measures. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify best practices in transition readiness measurement for adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions.

Keywords

• adolescents and young adults
• best practice
• chronic health conditions
• measurement
• systematic review
• transition readiness