Moving to Adult Care - The Impact of Transition Readiness Assessments in the Health Care Transition of YAs with Epilepsy

Authors

• Tanika Middleton
• Ashley McCool

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.63853/EJIS1771

Description

Lit Review: Using OVID Synthesis and PubMed, a comprehensive literature review of 14 articles was conducted to explore use, role, and outcomes of transition readiness assessments in epilepsy and other pediatric patient populations. Across literature, evidence supported implementation of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ). TRAQ is the third iteration of a validated tool used internationally to assess adolescent and young adult HCT readiness using 20 questions, 4 domains, plus 2 questions on confidence and importance in managing health care. PICO: In patients ages 18-22 seen in the outpatient Epilepsy Clinic, does implementation of a structured transition readiness assessment increase the number of successful transfers to adult care? Results: 133 patients met inclusion criteria. 72 TRAQs were completed, with a 78% completion rate. Five referrals to adult care were made and four referrals resulted in scheduled or completed visits in adult care.

Publication Date

11-9-2026

Keywords

Pediatric nursing

Recommended Citation

Middleton, Tanika and McCool, Ashley, "Moving to Adult Care - The Impact of Transition Readiness Assessments in the Health Care Transition of YAs with Epilepsy" (2026). 2026. 12.
https://scholarlycollection.childrens.com/nursing-anf2026/12

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