• Maxime Morsa, Pierre Lombrail, Bernard Boudailliez, Cécile Godot, Vincent Jeantils, and Rémi Gagnayre.
• Laboratory of Education and Health Practices (EA3412), Université Paris 13, Bobigny, Paris, France, maximemorsa@hotmail.com.
• Patient Prefer Adher. 2018 Jan 1; 12: 264926602649-2660.

ObjectivesAlthough patient education is recommended to facilitate the transition from pediatric to adult care, a consensus has not been reached for a particular model. The specific skills needed for the transition to help in facilitating the life plans and health of young people are still poorly understood. This study explored the educational needs of young people with diverse chronic conditions during their transition from pediatric to adult care.MethodsQualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 young people with chronic conditions. A thematic analysis was conducted to examine the data.ResultsFive themes emerged from the data, identified through the following core topics: learning how to have a new role, learning how to adopt a new lifestyle, learning how to use a new health care service, maintaining a dual relationship with pediatric and adult care, and having experience sharing with peers.ConclusionA shift in perspective takes place when the transition is examined through the words of young people themselves. To them, moving from pediatric to adult care is not viewed as the heart of the process. It is instead a change among other changes. In order to encourage a transition in which the needs of young people are met, educational measures could focus on the acquisition of broad skills, while also being person-centered.

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