ArticlePediatric transplantation2025
Into Adulthood: Assessing Parental Perceptions and Concerns for Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients Around the Transition Into Adult Care.
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backgroundParents of pediatric heart transplant (HTx) recipients have a unique perspective on the challenges associated with the transition into adult care networks. We sought to assess parental perceptions of the challenges pediatric HTx recipients face daily and parental concerns around the transition from pediatric care networks.
methodsA 15-item online survey was developed in partnership with parent-stakeholders and administered to parents of pediatric HTx recipients in September 2023. Closed and open-ended questions assessed (1) the patients' diagnosis, age at diagnosis, and age at transplant, (2) parents' daily concerns about their child's well-being, (3) parents' overall concerns about their child's well-being as they transition into adulthood, (4) parents' perceptions of their child's quality-of-life (QoL) and health, and (5) parents' demographic characteristics.
resultsEighty-six parents completed the survey. On a scale of 1 (worst) to 10 (best), 75% of parents rated their child's overall QoL at 8 or higher and 76% rated their child's health-related QoL at 8 or higher. Parents' daily concerns about their child's well-being included infectious diseases, health behaviors and care management, transplant-related concerns, socialization and education, mental health, and care coordination. Concerns related to the transition into adulthood included health behaviors and self-management, life satisfaction, finances, family, transplant-related concerns, and care coordination.
conclusionsAlthough parents of pediatric HTx recipients reported mostly positive QoL outcomes, they have concerns related to care management, life satisfaction, and healthcare access as their children transition into adulthood. Comprehensive transition-specific interventions and guidelines are needed to support families during this high-risk period.
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