Transitioning patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis to adult care: the Nordic experience

• Main Authors: Katriina Mikola (Author), Katariina Rebane (Author), Ellen Dalen Arnstad (Author), Lillemor Berntson (Author), Anders Fasth (Author), Mia Glerup (Author), Troels Herlin (Author), Hannu Kautiainen (Author), Susan Nielsen (Author), Ellen Nordal (Author), Suvi Peltoniemi (Author), Marite Rygg (Author), Veronika Rypdal (Author), Marek Zak (Author), Kristiina Aalto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background With juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), there are several protocols and practices used worldwide for the transition from paediatric to adult care. In this study, we examined the transferral rates and disease activity after transition, as well as the disease- and health-related...