Transitioning Care from Pediatric to Adult Pulmonology : Ensuring Best Practices and Optimal Outcomes

Name: Transitioning Care from Pediatric to Adult Pulmonology : Ensuring Best Practices and Optimal Outcomes
Brand: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book addresses a critical gap in patient care by providing a comprehensive guide to transitioning adolescents and young adults with lung disease from pediatric to adult pulmonology. It offers invaluable insights into overcoming barriers and developmental challenges, and outlines evidence-based transition models with key process and outcome measures. Learn to design, implement, and measure effective transition programs based on expert opinion and research. This essential resource is ideal for pediatric and adult pulmonary providers, as well as multidisciplinary care team members involved in transition projects. Key Features: * Fills an unmet need in adolescent and young adult pulmonary care. * Provides evidence-based transition models and best practices. * Addresses psychosocial factors impacting transition outcomes. * Offers guidance for specific respiratory diseases. * Designed for pulmonary providers and care teams. This book offers a comprehensive approach to transition care in pulmonary medicine, detailing the challenges, reviewing model systems, and providing evidence-based information for successful transitions to adulthood for patients with chronic pulmonary disease.