Transcending the Professional–Client Divide: Supporting Young People with Complex Support Needs Through Transitions

Transitions in the lives of young people with complex healthcare needs.

BACKGROUND The disabled child population now incorporates a group of children and young people with complex healthcare needs, many of whom are supported by medical devices and technologies. Little is known about their experiences and perspectives, particularly in relation to transitions. METHODS Twenty-eight young people aged between 8 and 19 years old were recruited via Community Children's ...

The Role of Medication in Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Young People with Long-Term Needs

Young people frequently use and access prescribed medications for a range of health problems. Medications aimed at treating both common health problems and long-term physical and mental health needs in adolescence can have a significant effect on a young person's emotional well-being. We use a series of case studies to illustrate the challenges for healthcare professionals supporting young peop...

Growing up with confidence: using telehealth to support continence self-care deficits amongst young people with complex needs.

BACKGROUND Many young people with chronic ill health use technology for self-care activities, but little is known about the use of telehealth amongst those with spina bifida. The limited availability of specialist continence nurses in primary care settings, for this client group in the UK, exacerbates their reliance on parents or carers. OBJECTIVES 1. Exploring the way in which home-based and...

Meeting the health needs of young people.

The health needs of young people have been receiving increased attention in recent years. In the UK this has arisen partly because of government initiatives, such as Health of the Nation, Health of the Young Nation, the Young People’s Health Network, and so on. However, on the international scene more health professionals are speaking out about this age group and about its special characteristi...

Supporting people with autism through adulthood