Quality of Life in Adolescents and Young Adults With a Chronic Medical Condition: The Role of Perceived Maturity and Transition Readiness.
J Pediatr Health Care
; 2022 Sep 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2293910
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with a chronic medical condition (CMC) attending college must learn to manage their own healthcare (i.e., transition readiness). Maturity has been linked to positive outcomes in AYAs. Research has established a positive relationship between transition readiness and quality of life. The current study aimed to examine a model of perceived maturityàtransition readinessàmental and physical quality of life.METHOD:
AYA (N = 153) with a CMC completed self-report questionnaires.RESULTS:
The perceived maturityâtransition readinessâmental quality of life indirect path was significant (ab = 1.96, 95% CI = 0.53 to 3.62). The perceived maturityâtransition readinessâphysical quality of life direct and indirect paths were not significant.DISCUSSION:
Results showed that maturity and transition readiness are positively associated. Transition readiness may be one mechanism by which maturity results in enhanced quality of life. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Findings highlight the value of enhancing strengths such as maturity to promote AYA independence/autonomy.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
English
Journal subject:
Nursing
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Pediatrics
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Health Services
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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