Transition.
Improving support for adolescents and young adults with pediatric cancer and their parents in the transition to adult care
A transition is defined as “an active, multifaceted process that addresses the medical, psychological and vocational needs of adolescents [and young adults] as they move from a child-centred to an adult-centred health care system” (Blum et al., 1993, p. 573).
In recent years, researchers have shown more interest in the transition from pediatrics to adult care. This is likely linked to the gradual yet continual improvement in survival rates for pediatric patients with cancer.
However, this transition has no organizational model or clear interventions, even though it may have a deleterious impact on disease progression. Furthermore, despite the importance of transitions in oncology, there are few scientific publications on these issues and the relational aspect of this transition. The current research and clinical experience of caregivers indicate the need to develop a novel support system for caregivers, young adults, and their parents during this transition process.
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OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the TRANSITION project.
The objective of the TRANSITION research project is to develop an intervention program that will help adolescents and young adults who had childhood cancer and their parents to make the transition to adult health care.
To conduct this project, various studies will be done successively to develop and evaluate the intervention.
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FACTORS OF SUCCESS
The goal of revolutionizing how young people are cared for.
This research project will be completed once the intervention for patients, caregivers, and relatives has been developed and implemented. Through this project, we also expect to improve our understanding of the psychological processes at work in the transition to adult health care.
L'équipe projet
To achieve our goal, we established a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and researchers specializing in various fields.
Within the opsyrii team, the project was coordinated by Dr Laura Caton.
Dr Cécile Flahault
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Dr Cyril Lervat
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Research projects
Three projects funded by the chair, three areas of innovation.
