Transitioning from pediatric to adult-oriented healthcare in rheumatology: the pediatric side of the coin
Authors' conclusion
A TRAQ score of >4 could be used while deciding about the transfer readiness of AYAs in rheumatology.
Study context
- Population
- Patients older than 12 years in paediatric rheumatology transitioning to adult-oriented healthcare
- Participants
- 406 participants504 Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQs)
- Outcome
- Transition readiness (TRAQ 5.0) and factors affecting transition success
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Successful transition among patients transferred to adult-oriented healthcare
Transition successful
78 (83.9%) out of 93
Best-performing TRAQ cut-off for predicting transfer readiness
>4.0
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Girls vs Boys
| Outcome | Girls | Boys | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total TRAQ score, girls vs boys | 4.2 | 4.0 | P = 0.005 |
Not successful vs Successful
| Outcome | Not successful | Successful | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS for transition process (0-10) | 8 | 9 | P = 0.030 |
| Post-transfer MMAS-4 score (worse if not successful) | 3 | 4 | P = 0.020 |
Total TRAQ score, girls vs boys
- Total TRAQ score positively correlated with age
Original publication
Transitioning from pediatric to adult-oriented healthcare in rheumatology: the pediatric side of the coin. Rheumatology (Oxford). Published 6 May 2024. doi:10.
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