scholarly journals ‘In the Next Moment I Answer, it is Not Possible.’ Professionals’ Experiences from Transition Planning for Young People

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 338-347
Author(s):  
Wenche Bekken ◽  
Borgunn Ytterhus ◽  
Sylvia Söderström
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Transition Planning

What Does International Research Identify as the Best Practice Housing Pathways for Young People Transitioning from Out of Home Care?

2021 ◽  
pp. 234930032110643
Author(s):  
Jacinta Chavulak ◽  
Philip Mendes
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Transition Planning ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Out Of Home Care ◽  
Extended Care ◽  
Care Leavers ◽  
Housing Pathways

Young people transitioning from out-of-home care (often called care leavers) are globally a disadvantaged group who can be particularly vulnerable to experiences of housing instability and homelessness. This article presents a scoping review of international scholarly literature pertaining to housing pathways for care leavers from 2015–2020. The 15 publications identified were analysed according to location, methodology, sample accessed, key findings regarding housing pathways and outcomes, and recommendations for policy and practice reform. Our findings suggest that good transition planning, continuing support from responsible adults, the availability of safe and affordable housing and extended care till at least 21 years should enable more positive housing transitions.

Commentary on “learning disability services: user views on transition planning”

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-163
Author(s):  
Serena Rose Louisa Tomlinson
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Continuity Of Care ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Transition Planning ◽  
Disability Services ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
Transition Experience ◽  
Recent Policy

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on “Learning disability services: user views on transition planning”. Design/methodology/approach The commentary provides a discussion of the concept of continuity of care (Forbes et al., 2001; Freeman et al., 2000) in relation to transition from children’s to adults’ services for young people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Findings Continuity of care is an important consideration for this population and is emphasised in recent policy initiatives in England, as well as being highlighted by young people and their families as a significant aspect of their transition experience. Despite this, evidence suggests it is not currently achieved for many young people and their families, and a number of challenges that may contribute to this are highlighted. Originality/value The commentary emphasises that continuity of care should be a key consideration for services supporting young people and their families at transition.

scholarly journals Patient and parent perspectives on transition from paediatric to adult healthcare in rheumatic diseases: an interview study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. e039670
Author(s):  
Ivy Jiang ◽  
Gabor Major ◽  
Davinder Singh-Grewal ◽  
Claris Teng ◽  
Ayano Kelly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Rheumatic Disease ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Transition Planning ◽  
Personal Goals ◽  
Therapeutic Alliances ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Professional Boundaries ◽  
Mediterranean Fever

ObjectivesTo describe the experiences, priorities, and needs of patients with rheumatic disease and their parents during transition from paediatric to adult healthcare.SettingFace-to-face and telephone semistructured interviews were conducted from December 2018 to September 2019 recruited from five hospital centres in Australia.ParticipantsFourteen young people and 16 parents were interviewed. Young people were included if they were English speaking, aged 14–25 years, diagnosed with an inflammatory rheumatic disease (eg, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, panniculitis, familial Mediterranean fever) before 18 years of age. Young people were not included if they were diagnosed in the adult setting.ResultsWe identified four themes with respective subthemes: avoid repeat of past disruption (maintain disease stability, preserve adjusted personal goals, protect social inclusion); encounter a daunting adult environment (serious and sombre mood, discredited and isolated identity, fear of a rigid system); establish therapeutic alliances with adult rheumatology providers (relinquish a trusting relationship, seek person-focused care, redefine personal–professional boundaries, reassurance of alternative medical supports, transferred trust to adult doctor) and negotiate patient autonomy (confidence in formerly gained independence, alleviate burden on patients, mediate parental anxiety).ConclusionsDuring transition, patients want to maintain disease stability, develop a relationship with their adult provider centralised on personal goals and access support networks. Strategies to comprehensively communicate information between providers, support self-management, and negotiate individualised goals for independence during transition planning may improve satisfaction, and health and treatment outcomes.

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