Strategies and Tools to Aid the Transition Between Paediatric and Adult Health Services for Young Adults With Neurodevelopmental Conditions: A Scoping Review

Key Points

• The aim is to identify effective tools and strategies for transitioning young adults with neurodevelopmental conditions from pediatric to adult health services.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing tools and strategies for transitioning care.
• Focused on culturally informed and youth-centred approaches.
• Evaluated the importance of a relationship-based model engaging families and health professionals.
• Identified the necessity for consistent outcome measures in transition strategies.
• Emphasized holistic models involving families and young people are key for successful transitions.
• Noted that currently available tools and strategies are often insufficient without proper contextual support.