The transition from youth to adult health care is a complex process, and only 25% of all youth and less than 35% of youth with special health care needs in Wisconsin receive support. Objectives: This …
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Changing the Way We Care for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Two videos that tell doctors, nurses, medical office staff, and other health care workers about how they can make health care better for their patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Module 1 :Communication and Respect; …
Stay A Step Ahead Brochure
A brochure summarizing the steps in healthcare transition. Available in English and Spanish. To request print copies, contact healthtransitionwi@waisman.wisc.edu.
Health care transition for children with medical complexity: Challenges and lessons learned
An article from the Journal of Pediatric Nursing published in 2021. Describes the Complex Care Program’s evaluation of its practices prior to 2019 and efforts to standardize transition guidance, planning, and documentation within the Program …
Promoting Self-advocacy for Young Adults with Chronic and Rare Conditions
An editorial published in the June 2022 issue of the Journal of Pediatric Nursing. Describes Generation Patient, a nonprofit organization created and led entirely by young adult patients. The organization focuses on empowering adolescents and …