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Obstacles to an Effective Transition to Adult Services for Patients with Hirschsprung Disease

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A growing number of patients with Hirschsprung disease are reaching adulthood, of whom a significant minority will require ongoing input from healthcare providers. In order to ensure patients receive the best care possible, it is essential to transition patients appropriately to adult services. This article describes the unmet need and some of the obstacles to this process and explores potential solutions, drawing on model examples for transitional care.

Source: Children

DOI: 10.3390/children11101237

Authors: Joseph R. Davidson, Joe Curry

Institutions: Evelina London Children's Healthcare, University College London, Great Ormond Street Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,728