Intermediate
Technical
IVT
health care transition
Process of moving adolescents with chronic conditions from pediatric to adult-oriented healthcare systems.
Full Definition
Health care transition is the purposeful, planned movement of adolescents and young adults with chronic physical and medical conditions from child-centered to adult-oriented healthcare systems. This process involves developing self-management skills, understanding adult healthcare systems, and transferring medical care relationships. Effective transition requires coordination between pediatric and adult providers, patient education, and systematic planning that typically begins in early adolescence.
Usage
Usage note: Spell as three words; distinguish from 'transition of care' which is broader.
In Context
- "The health care transition team met quarterly to assess the patient's readiness for adult subspecialty care." — Care coordination notes
- "Health care transition planning began at age 14 for the patient with type 1 diabetes." — Transition timeline
Also known as
healthcare transition
medical transition
Contrasted with
continued pediatric care
Don't confuse with
transition of care
transfer of care
care coordination