Who's speaking
- Alex Halpern — host
Chapters
- 0:00Transition of Care for Colorectal Conditions: Systematic Review Findings — Introduction to the need for pediatric-to-adult transition in anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease, presentation of systematic review findings showing gaps in coordinated transition care, and call for improved care models.
Key claims
- 0:00Patients with anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease need transfer from pediatric to adult providers to manage their colorectal conditions — Alex Halpern
- 0:22A team from Melbourne, Australia performed a systematic review and meta-analysis on transition of care for these conditions — Alex Halpern
- 0:28Eight studies were found on the topic of transition care for anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease — Alex Halpern
- 0:30Studies agreed that transitional care should start early in adolescence — Alex Halpern
- 0:30Little evidence exists that transfer from pediatric to adult care is happening in a coordinated or timely fashion — Alex Halpern
- 0:40No models of transition care were identified in the systematic review — Alex Halpern
- 0:43More work is needed to ensure children with anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease continue to receive optimal care as they grow older — Alex Halpern
Open questions
- What specific models of transition care should be developed for patients with anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease?
- How can coordinated and timely transfer from pediatric to adult care be systematically implemented?
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