Abstract

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect in Canada, affecting approximately 1 in every 100 children. Adolescents with CHD (AWCHD) must learn to independently manage their disease and transition to adult care, yet many young Canadians fail to attend an adult CHD clinic. Patients who do not receive follow-up care have increased risks of requiring urgent interventions and hospital admission. Interventions designed to support coping and self-management are key strategies to improve the ability of AWCHD to manage their health and successfully transition to adult care.

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