Cure8 research brief
Transition from paediatric to adult services is a high-risk period for gaps in care. Consensus recommendations aim to standardise pathways, support young people’s needs, and reduce barriers to effective treatment.
Paediatric and adult gastroenterology clinicians; specialist nurses; transition coordinators; adolescents and young adults with paediatric-onset UC and their caregivers.
This article reports a UK modified-Delphi consensus (paediatric and adult gastroenterologists plus specialist nurses) that produced best-practice recommendations to improve transition from paediatric to adult UC care.
The panel reached consensus on structured transition pathways, early preparation, developmentally appropriate guidance, joint clinics, multidisciplinary team involvement, and the role of digital health tools. The study also notes barriers to use of advanced therapies and calls for updated management guidance to support transitions.
This is a Delphi consensus study summarised in the article abstract. It represents expert agreement and guidance development rather than primary trial evidence of health outcomes.
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