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Transition From Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care
Sponsor: IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to assess the preparation of the caregiver and the patient for the transition, by comparing the results of the Transition Readiness Assessment (TRAQ) questionnaire at the time of the last pediatric neuropsychiatric visit, which is then repeated at the first adult epilepsy neurology visit. The assessments will be conducted at the last evaluation at the pediatric epilepsy service and repeated at the first visit to the adult epilepsy service.
Official title: Transition to Adult Care in Epilepsy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
17 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2023-06-01
Completion Date
2025-06-01
Last Updated
2025-01-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
transition pathway to adult care services for epilepsy patients.
This proposal aims to create a coordinated and shared transition pathway between pediatric and adult epilepsy services, addressing the needs of patients with chronic conditions. The primary objective is to assess the readiness of both patients and their caregivers for the transition, by comparing the Transition Readiness Assessment (TRAQ) questionnaire results between the last pediatric neuropsychiatric visit and the first adult neurology visit. Secondary objectives include evaluating changes in emotional-behavioral issues and quality of life, using the CBCL, YSR, and PedsQoL questionnaires. Assessments will be conducted at both pediatric and adult epilepsy services. The ultimate goal of the transition protocol is to improve care and outcomes for adolescents and young adults during the transition, focusing on emotional-behavioral and psychosocial aspects, and to develop a best-practice model that could influence future guidelines.
Locations (1)
Child Neuropsichiatry
Pavia, Italy