A systematic review of tools for assessing the readiness of patients with chronic diseases aged 10-19 to transition to adulthood
10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2025.04.013
- VernacularTitle:10～19岁慢性病患者向成人过渡期准备度评估工具的系统评价
- Author:
Sa WANG
1
;
Huali MIAO
;
Yuwei LI
;
Hongwei WANG
;
Caicai QIAO
;
Weiting SONG
Author Information
1. 030001 太原市 山西医科大学护理学院
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Adolescent;
Chronic Disease;
Transition Readiness;
Assessment Tools;
Measurement Properties;
Systematic Review;
Pediatric Nursing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
2025;60(4):469-477
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To systematically evaluate the assessment tools of adolescent chronic disease patients'transition readiness to adults at home and abroad,and to provide references for medical personnel to choose appropriate tools.Methods CNKI,Wan Fang Data,CBM,PubMed,Web of Science,Embase and Cochrane were searched for literature related to the assessment tools of transition readiness in adolescents with chronic illnesses to adulthood from inception to August,2024.Literature screening and data extraction of the tools were extracted independently by 2 researchers.At the same time,the criteria for the selection of health measurement tools based on consensus(COSMIN)systematic evaluation guidelines were used to evaluate the inclusion assessment tools,and recommendations were finally formed.Results A total of 29 articles were included,involving 9 universal and 5 specific assessment tools of adolescent chronic illnesses transition readiness.The Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire has satisfactory content validity and internal consistency,and it is recommended as Grade A.The Grade C included the Am I ON TRAC for adult care?Questionnaire and the State Assessment Questionnaire for Transition,Epilepsy-specific Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire and the Readiness for Adult Care in Rheumatology,while the others are recommended as Grade B.Conclusion There are a variety of tools to assess the transition readiness of adolescents with chronic diseases to adults,and there are few tools suitable for adolescents with chronic diseases in China,with few specific tools.After comprehensive consideration,the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire can be recommended temporarily.
