Current status and challenges in transitional medicine for childhood-onset chronic pancreatitis

Key Points

• The aim is to address the challenges of transitional medicine for childhood-onset chronic pancreatitis and propose solutions.
• Review of existing transitional care practices and their effectiveness.
• Analysis of the role of multidisciplinary teams in patient support.
• Discussion of educational and psychosocial interventions for patients and families.
• Lack of standardized programs in pediatric pancreatitis care leads to varied responses across facilities.
• Patients face risks of treatment interruption and poor outcomes during the transition to adult care.
• Planned monitoring and smooth transitions are essential due to increased risks of complications in adulthood.