Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), arising from congenital, hereditary, or acquired factors, poses distinctive challenges, especially during the transition to adult care. This phase requires a profound grasp of medical, psychosocial, and healthcare system factors for a smooth transition. Comprehensive management includes medical treatments, dietary adjustments, and, in some cases, dialysis or transplantation. Early detection and robust support are pivotal, significantly enhancing quality of life from childhood to adulthood. By embracing the challenges of fostering multidisciplinary approaches, we pave the way for improved patient outcomes, quality of life, and healthcare experiences.
BMC Nephrology invites submissions to the collection exploring various aspects of this transition from childhood to adulthood including but not limited to:
- Transitional care models: Exploring effective strategies
- RISE to Transition program: Evaluating its impact
- Pediatric to adult services integration: Challenges and solutions
- Disease awareness among adolescents with CKD: Bridging gaps
- Health-related quality of life in transitioning patients: Assessments and interventions
- Enhancing self-management skills in young adults with CKD
- Optimizing adult CKD services for transitional patients
- Pediatric nephrology: Setting the stage for successful transitions
- Multidisciplinary approaches to CKD transitional care
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