The aim is to explore readiness for health care transition among parents of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
Mixed methods approach
Assessment of parent readiness for health care transition
Analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
Identified gaps in health care transition preparedness among parents
Potential interventions to improve readiness are suggested
Abstract
Further study, with a larger, less homogenous sample, could illuminate opportunities for potential interventions to increase HCT readiness for parents of AYA survivors.