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Transition in Adolescent Asthma Still a Challenge in Pediatric Consultations

S. Salimi, I. Merroun, N.El Marzouki, I.El Bouhouj, F-Z. Inboui Alaoui , B Slaoui

Introduction: Medical transition is the intentional and methodically planned transition of adolescents and young adults with chronic health problems into adult healthcare systems. It is a key process aimed at ensuring continuity of medical care and guaranteeing patients' specific needs during their transition to adult consultation.

Objective: The aim of the study is to ensure the successful transition of asthma patients to adult healthcare, in order to overcome the difficulties encountered at the paediatric consultation level.

Patients and methods: This is a retrospective study of 49 patients undergoing consultation for asthma and having benefited from a transition programme in the paediatric pneumo-allergology consultation at the Abderrahim Harrouchi Mother and Child Hospital in Casablanca.

Results: The study included 49 cases, the mean age was 15 years, clinical data revealed that 20% of patients had wellcontrolled asthma, 45% were partially controlled and 35% had uncontrolled asthma. Asthma was considered a hindrance to leisure activities for 40% of patients, while 12% mentioned disturbances in their studies and 17% considered asthma a handicap. With regard to transition, 85% of patients were referred to the adult pulmonaryallergy consultation to continue follow-up with a successful transition to adult care, 8% refused the transition and 7% were lost to follow-up.

Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of transition in the care of asthma patients. Effective coordination of the transition is crucial to ensure optimal care in adult hood.