The transition process from pediatric to adult transplant units is still characterized by an
overall lack of consistency in the healthcare and support services provided to young people …

In agreement with the theme of this course, the second decade after transplantation, it is
noteworthy that the majority of children receive their liver transplant before the age of 5 …

Abstract Purpose of Review Many pediatric liver transplant patients are surviving to
adulthood, and providers have come to recognize the importance of effectively transitioning …

The transition from pediatric to adult care is a critical time when children with chronic illness
sustain high morbidity and mortality. Transition services need to be focused on the …

Non‐adherence to medications is associated with poor medical outcomes in adolescent
transplant recipients. It is unclear whether non‐adherence is further compromised when …

Improvements in pediatric liver transplantation (LT) have led to an increased number of
patients reaching young adulthood. Young adult LT recipients transferring from pediatric to …

Health care transition (HCT) is the process of changing from a pediatric to an adult model of
care. Young adult pediatric recipients of liver transplant transferring from pediatric to adult …

Objective: Improved outcomes after pediatric liver transplantation (LT) have led to increasing
numbers of adolescent and young adult recipients entering into adult health care systems …

BACKGROUND Despite excellent transplantation results, there is a vulnerable period of
time in the post-transplant management of pediatric liver recipients, which is the time when a …

Transition to adult care is a vulnerable period for pediatric transplant recipients and is
associated with reduced medication compliance, graft loss, and increased mortality …