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Knowledge Gap In Adolescent Heart Transplant Recipients, Pamela Finn, Brian Birnbaum, Audrey R. Kennedy, Jennifer A. Marshall, Mark Gelatt
Knowledge Gap In Adolescent Heart Transplant Recipients, Pamela Finn, Brian Birnbaum, Audrey R. Kennedy, Jennifer A. Marshall, Mark Gelatt
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Background:
Studies have reported a knowledge gap Studies have reported a knowledge gap among adolescent and young adult heart heart transplant patients upon transitioning to adult cardiology practices.
This population is vulnerable to life-threatening complications as they progress to adult care.
Framework/Methods:
We assess the current knowledge deficit of our adolescent and young adult patients and their caregivers in order to inform pediatric providers of their unique needs as they prepare to transition.
Heart transplant patients >10 yrs and their caregivers completed a written questionnaire prior to a clinic visit. 17 questions were asked including the need for …