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SUBMITTER: Stollon NB
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4806545 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Stollon Natalie B NB Paine Christine W CW Lucas Matthew S MS Brumley Lauren D LD Poole Erika S ES Peyton Tamara T Grant Anne W AW Jan Sophia S Trachtenberg Symme S Zander Miriam M Bonafide Christopher P CP Schwartz Lisa A LA
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology 20151101 8
The transition from pediatric to adult health care is often challenging for adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD). Our study aimed to identify (1) measures of success for the transition to adult health care; and (2) barriers and facilitators to this process. We interviewed 13 SCD experts and asked them about their experiences caring for adolescents and young adults with SCD. Our interview guide was developed based on Social-Ecological Model of Adolescent and Young Adult Rea ...[more]