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© 2021, The Author(s).Background: The importance of developmentally appropriate transitional care in young people with juvenile-onset rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease is well recognised. The Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS) / European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Taskforce has developed international recommendations and standards for transitional care and a growing evidence base supports the positive benefits of such care. However, there is also evidence that universal implementation has yet to be realised. In 2020, against this background the COVID-19 pandemic arrived with significant impact on all our lives, young and old, patient, public and professional alike. The unfortunate reality of the pandemic with potential for unfavourable outcomes on healthcare provision during transition was acknowledged by the PReS working groups in a position statement to support healthcare professionals, young people and their caregivers. Aim: The aim of this review is to present the literature which provides the rationale for the recommendations in the PReS Position Statement. Summary: The following areas are specifically addressed: the prime importance of care coordination; the impact of the pandemic on the various aspects of the transition process; the importance of ensuring continuity of medication supply; the pros and cons of telemedicine with young people; ensuring meaningful involvement of young people in service development and the importance of core adolescent health practices such as routine developmental assessment psychosocial screening and appropriate parental involvement during transitional care.
Author(s): McDonagh JE, Tattersall R, Clinch J, Swan J, Foster HE, McCann L
Publication type: Review
Publication status: Published
Journal: Pediatric Rheumatology
Year: 2021
Volume: 19
Issue: 1
Print publication date: 01/12/2021
Online publication date: 25/08/2021
Acceptance date: 06/06/2021
ISSN (electronic): 1546-0096
Publisher: BioMed Central Ltd
URL: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-021-00609-y
DOI: 10.1186/s12969-021-00609-y
