Psychosocial Challenges/Transition to Adulthood

Carla Frederick

doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2016.04.011

Psychosocial Challenges/Transition to Adulthood

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2016 Aug;63(4):735-49. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2016.04.011.

Author

Carla Frederick¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Medicine, WCHOB Lung & Cystic Fibrosis Center, State University of New York at Buffalo, 219 Bryant Street, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA. Electronic address: cfrederick@upa.chob.edu.

PMID: 27469185
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2016.04.011

Abstract

Advances in the health care of individuals with cystic fibrosis have resulted in more than half of the population older than the age of 18 living longer, fuller lives. This success brings about the need for new areas of improvement and development including the mastery of transitioning from pediatric to adult health care and attention to psychosocial needs. This article reviews key components of the process of transitioning to adult care and some important psychosocial considerations.

Keywords: Adolescence; Cystic fibrosis; Psychosocial; Transition.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Child
Cystic Fibrosis / psychology
Cystic Fibrosis / therapy*
Humans
Parents / psychology*
Patients / psychology*
Transition to Adult Care*