Abstract
Transition from childhood to adolescence is particularly difficult in patients with chronic rheumatic diseases. Moving from pediatric to adult assistance, is not an administrative procedure; it involves a change from of child-centered to an adult-oriented system, in a delicate phase of life in which emotional stability has not been achieved yet. A structure addressing medical, psycho-social and educational adolescents needs is therefore necessary, representing a link between adult and pediatric rheumatology, in order to maintain the benefits of treatment administered during in childhood.
Highlights
Transition from childhood to adolescence is difficult in patients with chronic rheumatic diseases
A structure addressing medical, psycho-social and educational adolescents needs is necessary, representing a link between adult and pediatric rheumatology, in order to maintain the benefits of treatment administered during in childhood
We report the experience of Young Adults Rheumatology Outpatient of Florence taking charge of the patients in this phase
Summary
Transition from childhood to adolescence is difficult in patients with chronic rheumatic diseases. Moving from pediatric to adult assistance, is not an administrative procedure; it involves a change from of “child-centered” to an “adult-oriented” system, in a delicate phase of life in which emotional stability has not been achieved yet. A structure addressing medical, psycho-social and educational adolescents needs is necessary, representing a link between adult and pediatric rheumatology, in order to maintain the benefits of treatment administered during in childhood
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