Betz Cecily L
USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA.
J Pediatr Nurs. 2007 Apr;22(2):103-15. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2006.07.006.
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of salient issues that adolescents with developmental disabilities face as they approach adulthood. For nurses who provide services to this population of youth, knowledge of these significant issues is essential to developing a youth-centered transition plan that addresses their comprehensive health needs. Health care professionals, including pediatric nurses, have important roles as service coordinators, consultants, or direct service providers to ensure that the health-related transition needs of the youth are met. Transition assessment, planning, and intervention strategies that can be integrated into a comprehensive plan of care are discussed.
本文旨在概述发育障碍青少年在步入成年期时所面临的突出问题。对于为这类青少年群体提供服务的护士而言,了解这些重要问题对于制定以青少年为中心、满足其全面健康需求的过渡计划至关重要。包括儿科护士在内的医疗保健专业人员,作为服务协调员、顾问或直接服务提供者,在确保满足青少年与健康相关的过渡需求方面发挥着重要作用。本文还讨论了可纳入综合护理计划的过渡评估、规划和干预策略。