Highlights
- •As chronic childhood conditions are treated successfully, an increasing number of AYAs navigate health care transition (HCT).
- •Parents play an important role in HCT. Understanding factors that influence their readiness for their child's HCT is vital.
- •This scoping review revealed themes among facilitators and barriers to parental readiness for HCT.
- •Further study of parents' eperiences will better inform potenital interventions to increase parental readiness for HCT.
Abstract
Background
Health care transition (HCT) has become increasingly important as adolescents and
young adults (AYAs) with complex medical conditions now live well into adulthood but
little attention has been given to parents of AYAs preparing for HCT.
Objective
This scoping review aimed to identify and synthesize information on parental facilitators
and barriers to health care transition readiness.
Eligibility criteria
English-language, peer-reviewed original studies focused on the parents' experience
of HCT were included. Studies were excluded if AYAs were not anticipated to be independent
or if AYAs had only mental health disorders.
Charting methods
Parent-reported facilitators and barriers were identified in each study and then categorized
to identify common themes.
Results
Themes related to parental facilitators included evidence of coordination between
pediatric and adult levels of care, healthcare provider guidance for HCT, and parental
awareness and acceptance of natural seasons of life. Themes related to parental barriers
included relationship loss, loss of parental role, lack of knowledge and/or skills,
and concerns related to the health care system in general.
Conclusion
Common facilitators and barriers were found across studies, regardless of medical
diagnosis. Relationships and role change figure prominently in parents' perceptions
of the HCT experience and their readiness for their AYA children to transition. These
findings suggest potential areas for future research inquiry as well as potential
nursing interventions designed to aid parents through HCT.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: May 31, 2022
Accepted:
April 26,
2022
Received in revised form:
April 22,
2022
Received:
September 30,
2021
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