Abstract

Through this qualitative descriptive research study, our research team examined the health care transition (HCT) experiences of adolescents and emerging adults with intellectual disability and their parents. Findings and next-steps to improve HCT, among the population with intellectual disability, will be presented.

Author Details

Michelle S. Franklin, MSN, School of Nursing, Duke University School of Nursing, Ramseur, North Carolina, USA; Sharron L. Docherty, PhD, PNP, RN, FAAN, School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA; Gary R. Maslow, MD, MPH, Duke School of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA; McLean D. Pollock, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA; Samuel M. Brotkin, BS, Duke Graduat School Psychology & Neuroscience Program, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA; Logan N. Beyer, BS, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA

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Beta Epsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA

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Text-based Document

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N/A

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Keywords:

Adolescents, Health Care Transition, Intellectual Disability

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Parental experiences with healthcare transition for adolescent and emerging adult children with intellectual disability

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Through this qualitative descriptive research study, our research team examined the health care transition (HCT) experiences of adolescents and emerging adults with intellectual disability and their parents. Findings and next-steps to improve HCT, among the population with intellectual disability, will be presented.