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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Lost in Transition: Challenges in the Journey from Pediatric to Adult Care for a Romanian

Maria Lupu, Maria-Alexandra Marcu, Diana Anamaria Epure, Oana Aurelia Vladacenco, Emilia Maria Severin, Raluca Ioana Teleanu

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Maria LupuFaculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0009-0001-5361-5549
Maria-Alexandra MarcuFaculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.
Diana Anamaria EpureDepartment of Paediatric Neurology, Dr Victor Gomoiu Children's Hospital, 022102 Bucharest, Romania.
Oana Aurelia VladacencoFaculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.
Emilia Maria SeverinFaculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3901-615X
Raluca Ioana TeleanuFaculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3038-6939

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe transition from pediatric to adult care in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (

methodsWe present the case of a 17-year-old Romanian

resultsCare followed international standards, but the disease progressed predictably, with gradual loss of ambulation, respiratory decline, and cardiac complications. The TRAQ revealed strengths in communication with healthcare providers but moderate confidence in self-management tasks. From the patient's perspective, fragmented adult services and difficulty accessing specialized neuromuscular support remain major obstacles, underscoring the importance of early, structured transition planning and patient-centered approaches.

conclusionsTransitioning to adult services requires strong communication between pediatric and adult teams and integration of specialized care. Tailored follow-up plans ensure continuity of care and effective disease management. This case reflects broader needs in similar healthcare contexts, highlighting the necessity of robust transition frameworks to respond to patient-specific challenges and ultimately support long-term quality of life.

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duchenne muscular dystrophydystrophin genenonsense pathogenic varianttransition

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PMCPMC11988853

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