The Effect of Structured Transition Care Model Applied to Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease

Launched by ANKARA YILDIRIM BEYAZIT UNIVERSITY · May 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to help teenagers with congenital heart disease, which means they were born with heart problems. The focus is on making sure these young people are ready to move from pediatric care (care for children) to adult care, which can be a big change. Researchers want to see if a special program called the developmental transition care model can improve how well these teens feel prepared for adult health care, how they manage their own health, and their satisfaction with the care they receive.

To participate in this study, teens need to be between 16 and 20 years old, have a diagnosis of congenital heart disease, and have been receiving care for at least a year. They should also be able to communicate in Turkish and not have any mental health issues that would make it hard to participate. Participants can expect to receive support and education to help them feel more comfortable and capable as they transition to adult care. This study aims to help improve the overall experience and health outcomes for these young patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Voluntarily agree to participate in the research
• • To be between the ages of 16-20,
• • Having a diagnosis of congenital heart disease,
• • Being followed up with a diagnosis of congenital heart disease for at least one year in the polyclinics where the study was conducted,
• • To be able to communicate in Turkish,
• • Not having any mental deficiency that may prevent communication
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Refusing to participate in the research,
• • Not being able to communicate in Turkish,
• • Not showing up regularly for follow-ups,
• • Having any mental disability that may prevent communication