Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-0775
ISSN: 2572-0775
Department of Paediatric Pneumo-Allergology, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Abderrahim Harrouchi Mother and Child Hospital in Casablanca, Morocco
Research Article
Transition in Adolescent Asthma Still a Challenge in Pediatric Consultations
Author(s): Salimi S*, Merroun I, El Marzouki N, El Bouhouj I, Inboui Alaoui FZ and Slaoui B
Introduction: Medical transition is the intentional and methodically planned transition of adolescents and young adults with chronic health problems into adult healthcare systems. It is a key process aimed at ensuring continuity of medical care and guaranteeing patients' specific needs during their transition to adult consultation.
Objective: The aim of the study is to ensure the successful transition of asthma patients to adult healthcare, in order to overcome the difficulties encountered at the paediatric consultation level.
Patients and methods: This is a retrospective study of 49 patients undergoing consultation for asthma and having benefited from a transition programme in the paediatric pneumo-allergology consultation at the Abderrahim Harrouchi Mother and Child Hospital in Casablanca.
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DOI:
10.35248/2572-0775.23.08.251