The majority of young people with liver disease will now survive into adulthood but their
ongoing requirements for health care will necessitate their transition from a family‐centered …

Background: Liver transplantation (LT) is indicated in patients with severe acute or chronic
liver failure for which no other therapy is available. With the increasing number of LTs in …

Background: In the transition from paediatric to adult care, patients are expected to increase
their level of self-care and knowledge. This study evaluated the knowledge of pediatric liver …

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 …

Despite the increased risk of non‐adherence, allograft rejection, and mortality following
transfer from pediatric to adult care in liver transplantation (LT), there is no standardized …

A 56-year-old man was on the transplant list with end-stage liver disease secondary to
hepatitis C when a donor liver became available at a location 545 km away. The …

Introduction Adolescent liver transplant recipients represent a clinical challenge in the
transition to adulthood. In particular, compliance remains the Achilles heel in this specific …

By 2015, 500 million people are pro-jected to own a smartphone (mobile devices with
advanced operating system software)(1). Healthcare-related downloadable software …

Purpose Transition from paediatric to adult healthcare is often a complex and daunting
process for adolescents, requiring significant adjustment and increased patient autonomy …

Context Medical and surgical advancements have resulted in improved long-term survival of
pediatric liver transplant recipients. As pediatric patients approach school age and …