Pediatric Rheumatology Care: Transitions from Child to Adult

There are many similarities between pediatric and adult rheumatology in terms of disease patterns, clinical treatment and care, but there are so many differences that cannot be ignored: more genetic factors, higher heterogeneity of clinical manifestations, more organ damage, and very different medications, requiring careful consideration of treatment. For young people with rheumatic diseases, the transition from paediatric to adult rheumatology care is a vulnerable time, and delays or disruption in their care can lead to adverse outcomes, such as morbidity, damage accrual and even mortality. Research into the factors associated with gaps in transitional care could improve the identification and targeting of vulnerable groups. Adolescence is a critical transition period in the development of children into adults. An adolescent with juvenile-onset rheumatic diseases must prepare for transition from the pediatric to the adult health care system. Ideally, transition is a purposeful and coordinated process between the two systems. Further studies are needed to close the gap between paediatric and adult care in adolescent with Juvenile-onset rheumatic diseases.

The aim of this Research Topic is to highlight relevant research studies in the field of improving the transition process and ultimately the outcome of young adults with Juvenile-onset rheumatic diseases. We aim to update the Pediatric Rheumatology Care transition between paediatric and adult healthcare. This Research Topic welcomes translational, and clinical studies, including research based on experimental or real-world studies, methodological or theoretical advances.

We welcome submissions of Original Research, Case Report, Commentary, Opinion, and Review articles. The subject areas of interest include but are not limited to:

• The differences between Juvenile-onset and adult-onset rheumatic diseases: Manifestation, Treatment, Outcome, et al.

• The characteristic of Juvenile-onset rheumatic diseases in adolescent stage.

• Pediatric Rheumatology Care in children and adult

• Adverse drug reaction, nutritional support, psychological states, transition clinic, et al.

Keywords: Juvenile-onset rheumatic diseases, Transitional care, Care gaps, Adolescence, Quality of life

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