Journal article
A Systematic Review of Interventions for the Transition to Adult Healthcare for Young People with Diabetes
Current Diabetes Reports, Vol.25(1), pp.1-22
2025
PMID: 39890661
Abstract
Purpose of Review
The transition to adult healthcare is difficult for young adults with diabetes, with declining glycemic control and reduced healthcare utilization. Efforts are needed to facilitate an effective transfer of care. Our study aimed to systematically review the literature and identify studies evaluating the effectiveness of interventions designed to improve transition readiness and/or the transfer to adult care, describe their characteristics and outcomes, and identify areas for future research.
Recent Findings
Twenty-six studies were included with one randomized control trial and many pre-post studies observing the impact of transition programs. Generally, interventions had no clear benefit on metabolic outcomes, with variable improvement in care satisfaction and transition readiness. Studies often did not satisfy quality metrics, report important contextual factors (e.g. race, ethnicity) or involve family members.
Summary
The current literature on interventions to improve transition readiness and transfer of care outcomes in young adults with diabetes is relatively limited with few studies applying rigorous methods. Future studies should apply formal methodology, include both medical and psychosocial outcomes and account for patient and health system context.
Details
- Title
- A Systematic Review of Interventions for the Transition to Adult Healthcare for Young People with Diabetes
- Authors
- Sean DeLacey (Corresponding Author) - Northwestern UniversityJaclyn Papadakis - Northwestern UniversitySteven James - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - NursingLaura CudizioSze May Ng - Edge Hill UniversitySarah K Lyons - Baylor College of MedicineNisa M Maruthur - Johns Hopkins MedicineAleksandra Araszkiewicz - Poznan University of Medical SciencesApoorva Gomber - Brigham and Women's HospitalFrank J Snoek - Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamEva Toft - Karolinska InstitutetCarine de Beaufort - Centre Hospitalier de LuxembourgJill Weissberg-Benchell - Lurie Children's Hospital
- Publication details
- Current Diabetes Reports, Vol.25(1), pp.1-22
- Publisher
- Springer Healthcare
- Date published
- 2025
- DOI
- 10.1007/s11892-025-01578-2
- ISSN
- 1539-0829
- PMID
- 39890661
- Data Availability
- No datasets were generated or analysed during the current study.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991103245602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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