Do not forget the parents —Parents' concerns during transition to adult care for adolescents with congenital heart disease

ConclusionBeing prepared and informed about the upcoming transition process was essential. The parents underlined the importance of being involved in the transition planning for gradually handing over responsibility to the adolescent. They also considered establishing contact with the adult healthcare team before transfer as important and needed to be assured that CHD‐related information of importance for the young person's daily life would be given.
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research