Transition Readiness Assessment for Sickle Cell Patients: A Quality Improvement Project
Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management
Abstract
Objective
To describe the use of quality improvement (QI) methodology to implement an assessment tool to evaluate transition readiness in youth with sickle cell disease (SCD).
Methods
Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles were run to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a provider-based transition readiness assessment.
Results
Seventy-two adolescents aged 17 years (53% male) were assessed for transition readiness from August 2011 to June 2013. Results indicated that it is feasible for a provider transition readiness assessment (PTRA) tool to be integrated into a transition program. The newly created PTRA tool can inform the level of preparedness of adolescents with SCD during planning for adult transition.
Conclusion
The PTRA tool may be helpful for planning and preparation of youth with SCD to successfully transition to adult care.
