Youth Transition

Moving on…with Diabetes: Adolescent Transition Binder (Revised 2019)

The DCPNS is pleased to introduce resources designed specifically for the young adult: Moving on…with Diabetes: A Youth in Transition Handbook.

 
The pediatric to adult transition period is a difficult time for young adults with diabetes and there can be significant gaps in care during this period. Many young adults become “lost to follow up”; and as such, glycemic control may deteriorate, complications can increase, etc. It is important to develop planned transition strategies to support adolescents/families through this challenging period.  These resources are intended to provide a standardized process in Nova Scotia as well as patient/provider tools to support both the care teams and adolescent/family prior to, during, and after transition/transfer from pediatric to adult diabetes care.

 
Manual Sections include:
 
  1. Transition Flow Charts, Transition Process, and Overview of Patient and Provider Resources
  2. Adolescent/Family Handouts (e.g., self-assessment forms and checklists, Worries and Concerns Questionnaire, Advice for Parents, etc.)
  3. Health Care Provider Forms (e.g., checklist and Transition Summary Form)
  4. DCPNS Transition Resources (e.g., Role of the Transition Consultant, How to Make a Referral, Consent Form, Referral Form, and Transition Community Events (how to plan and deliver—how to guides)
  5. Recommended Readings
Forms available for download include the following:
Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care Transition Event Guides (2019)
Are you considering a transition event for teens/young adults with type 1 diabetes in your area, but would like to know more?  This Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care Transition Event Guides provide the materials to plan and deliver a Transition Event for youth/young adults (15-18 years of age).  It is intended to guide facilitators with ideas about how to structure a learning process for youth/young adults with diabetes who are transitioning from pediatric to adult care services, including 1st voice partners.
 
The Guide includes: