‘skills for growing up’: supporting autonomy in young people with kidney disease

ConclusionsMaking the tool available online is important. The challenge for professionals is to move beyond the focus on medical management and to consider developmental tasks when coaching their patients into adulthood. Application to PracticeThe Skills for Growing Up—Nephrology (SGU‐N) tool is a promising instrument for use by professionals in paediatric nephrology. Its use can help young people achieving autonomy and may contribute to their successful transition to adulthood and adult care.
Source: Journal of Renal Care - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research