Cure8 research brief
Coordinated transition to adult gastroenterology affects continuity of care for children with chronic GI conditions such as IBD; improvements could reduce gaps in treatment and support during young adulthood.
Cultural and parent-related factors identified in Asia may influence how transition programs are designed and delivered.
Pediatric patients with chronic GI or liver diseases and their parents/caregivers; pediatric and adult gastroenterologists/hepatologists; health services planners in pediatric-to-adult transition programs.
This article reports results from a multicentre survey of paediatric gastroenterologists across 10 Asian countries about practices, timing, and barriers for transitioning children with chronic gastrointestinal and liver diseases (including IBD) to adult care.
Respondents most commonly identified 18 years as the ideal transfer age and typically start pre-transition preparation about 2 years earlier. Although clinicians view transition services as important, only around 59% provide formal transition care; services were often unavailable or ad‑hoc.
Major barriers included patient- and parent-related factors and limited engagement with adult subspecialists.
Findings come from a web-based survey of paediatric gastroenterologists (n=109) and reflect reported practices and perceptions rather than patient-level outcomes. The article provides regional (Asian) context; local services and cultural factors may differ elsewhere.
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