Development and validation of the RACER (Readiness for Adult Care in Rheumatology) transition instrument in youth with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Abstract Background Current evidence suggests that many adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) do not successfully transfer to adult care, which can result in adverse health outcomes. Although a growing number of clinical programs have been designed to support healthcare transition, th...

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Main Authors: Lynn Spiegel, Lori Tucker, Karen Watanabe Duffy, Chitra Lalloo, Amos Hundert, Josiane Bourre-Tessier, Elizabeth Hazel, Nadia Luca, Dianne Mosher, Cynthia Nguyen, Elizabeth Stringer, Charles Victor, Jennifer Stinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-021-00579-1