Evaluating Transition Readiness in Older Adolescents and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

Authors

Breana L. Bryant, Center for Translational Research, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC.
Christine H. Wang, Center for Translational Research, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC.
Randi Streisand, Center for Translational Research, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC.
Maureen Monaghan, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

1-1-2024

Journal

Clinical diabetes : a publication of the American Diabetes Association

Volume

42

Issue

1

DOI

10.2337/cd23-0014

Abstract

For older adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with type 1 diabetes, successful transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care requires ongoing planning and support. Yet, the transition to adult care is not always smooth. Some AYAs struggle to leave pediatric care or experience significant gaps between pediatric and adult diabetes care. The use of diabetes-specific transition readiness assessments can inform transition planning and support successful preparation for adult care. This study evaluated transition readiness in a diverse sample of AYAs nearing transition to adult diabetes care. Findings suggest that AYAs may benefit from additional preparation and education related to sexual health, tobacco use, and diabetes complications.

APA Citation

Bryant, Breana L.; Wang, Christine H.; Streisand, Randi; and Monaghan, Maureen, "Evaluating Transition Readiness in Older Adolescents and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes" (2024). GW Authored Works. Paper 4230.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/4230

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences