Abstract

The need for a transition program for young adults with type 1 diabetes is crucial in rural Pennsylvania, where there is lack of pediatric endocrinologists. The goal of this project is to help improve the transition process of young adults with type 1 diabetes from pediatric to adult care.

Author Details

Stephanie Ann Lesosky, BSN, RN, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Eta

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Diabetes, Transitions, Young Adults

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

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Transition program for young adults with Type 1 Diabetes

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

The need for a transition program for young adults with type 1 diabetes is crucial in rural Pennsylvania, where there is lack of pediatric endocrinologists. The goal of this project is to help improve the transition process of young adults with type 1 diabetes from pediatric to adult care.