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Project

UA-Transitioning adolescents with special healthcare needs

Center:

AZ-Institute for Human Development, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2022

Contact Information:

Jennifer Andrews
[email protected]
520-626-6816

Project Description:

Aim 1 will determine critical contributing factors that influence adolescent perceptions of and readiness for the transition process through questionnaires, medical record review and brief executive function assessment. Elements from the expanded SMART model and subsequent interviews will be used to measure factors previously proposed to contribute towards successful transition. Aim 2 will assess adolescent perceptions of the meaning and ownership of the transition process through focus groups of individuals in different age groups and disability categories. We will use fuzzy cognitive mapping to quantify and represent the transition process and weight critical elements in an effort to develop pathways for potential intervention to improve adolescent readiness and ability to adopt adult roles.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source: