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They are Not Kids Forever: Navigating the Transition to Adult Care for "Pediatric" Conditions AM2021-OS13
2021 Annual Meeting Education Content
Keyword(s)
AM2021-OS13, organized session, os13
Credit Information
2.0 Credits (Scientific)
Author(s)
Susan Labhard, MSN, RN; Dr. Whitney Herge, PhD; Linda Krach, MD; Michelle Hall, MS, CPO, LPO, FAAOP(D); Britta Schwartzhoff, PT, DPT; Erin O'Brien, CPO, FAAOP
Description
There are unique obstacles faced by individuals with pediatric disorders who are transitioning to young adulthood: heading to college, learning to drive, navigating the search for qualified adult healthcare providers, the psychology of becoming independent from parents, and establishing healthy relationships. Though these challenges tend to lie on the periphery of orthotic management, this panel of experts will help optimize our role as orthotists through a holistic overview of this transitional period in our young patients lives.