Evidence Base
There is now an evolving evidence base for development in this area and the unmet transitional care needs of young people, their parents and professionals are well-documented.
For a detailed summary of this evidence base, click here
A multi-method review entitled "Continuity of Care" was conducted by Professor Alison and Dr Angus Forbes in 2001, to identify components of practice which may promote continuity in the transition from child to adult care for young people with chronic illness or disability.
It has subsequently been published in shorter form:
While A, Forbes A, Ullman R, Lewis S, Mathes L, Griffiths P. Good practices that address continuity during transition from child to adult care: syntheses of the evidence. Child: Care, Health and Development 2004;30:5:439-452