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Case Reports
Challenges of the Transition: A Case of Noncompliance in an Adult with Congenital Heart Disease.
- Taylor Jersak, Jillian Gustin, and Lisa Humphrey.
- Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
- J Palliat Med. 2019 Dec 1; 22 (12): 1621-1623.
AbstractThere are more adults than children living with congenital heart disease (CHD) due to improvements in surgical and medical CHD management today. In 2011, though, fewer than 30% of adult CHD patients were following up with specialized providers. An ineffective transition from pediatric to adult-focused medical care can result in lapses in CHD medical care, patient noncompliance, and increased risk of late complications. Early involvement of a palliative care team offers development of autonomy, identification of potential barriers to care, and support for patient and family that may improve transition success and quality of life in CHD patients.
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