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Growing up with sickle cell disease: a pilot study of a transition program for adolescents with sickle cell disease.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21602723     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We implemented the Duke Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Transition Program for adolescents with SCD and investigated the knowledge about SCD; concerns and emotions about transitioning; and the initial impact of the Transition Program. Thirty-three adolescents participated in the initial study. Gaps in knowledge included ethnicities affected by SCD and inheritance of SCD. Adolescents were primarily concerned about transferring to a new medical team. There was a mix of both positive and negative emotions that varied over time. Overall, we have identified educational gaps and concerns and emotions about transitioning, which we will address through the Duke SCD Transition Program.
Authors:
Grant M Smith; Vivian R Lewis; Elaine Whitworth; Deborah T Gold; Courtney D Thornburg
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology     Volume:  33     ISSN:  1536-3678     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol.     Publication Date:  2011 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-06-22     Completed Date:  2011-09-01     Revised Date:  2011-10-06    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9505928     Medline TA:  J Pediatr Hematol Oncol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  379-82     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Trinity College, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Adolescent Psychology*
Anemia, Sickle Cell / psychology*,  therapy*
Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration*
Emotions
Female
Humans
Male
Pediatrics / organization & administration*
Pilot Projects
Program Evaluation
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