Transitioning HIV-infected Children and Adolescents into Adult Care: An Italian Real-life Experience
Transitioning HIV-infected Children and Adolescents into Adult Care: An Italian Real-life Experience
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DOI：
10.1016/j.jana.2015.05.003
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发表时间：
2015-09-01
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2
通讯作者：
Di Biagio, Antonio
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作者：
Righetti, Ambra;Prinapori, Roberta;Di Biagio, Antonio
As young people living with HIV age, transition to adult care is increasingly required. The aim of our study was to describe how a care transition program was developed in an HIV adult clinic in Genoa, Italy. This is a descriptive study including 45 HIV-infected patients who participated in the transition process from a pediatric unit to an adult Infectious Diseases Unit, which started in 2000. A dedicated day, patient-customized environment, psychological support, and all health services in one site were provided. In 2014, a survey form was created to investigate the efficacy of the transition. At survey compilation time, 38 patients (84.4%) were retained in care, 2 were lost to follow-up, 2 were transferred to another adult clinic, and 3 had died. We highlight the importance of planning the transition process and the role of the interprofessional team to guarantee a successful transition for HIV-infected children and adolescents. Copyright (C) 2015 Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
