Digital Delivery of Person-centered Transitional Care

Recruiting · NCT06823622 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Göteborg University

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Asthma

Interventions studied

Stepstones transition program

What this trial is about

Advances in medical care have extended the life expectancy of individuals with congenital and pediatric-onset diseases, leading to an increased need for effective transition programs as these individuals move from pediatric to adult healthcare. The STEPSTONES project in Sweden is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a person-centered transition program to support teenagers with chronic conditions during this transition. The project's innovative digital adaptation, Digi-STEPSTONES, seeks to address challenges related to accessibility and continuity of care by delivering the program remotely. This study will assess the non-inferiority of the digital program compared to traditional, in-person care, focusing on outcomes such as patient empowerment, transition readiness, and quality of life. Additionally, the project will explore the implementation and scalability of the digital transition model across various chronic conditions. Preliminary studies have highlighted the importance of structured, person-centered care in improving empowerment and other outcomes in adolescents with chronic illnesses. The Digi-STEPSTONES project aims to provide crucial evidence for the digital delivery of transition programs, potentially enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of care for young people with chronic conditions in Sweden.

Who can take part

Age range

15 Years to 20 Years

Sex

All (male and female)

Healthy volunteers

No - a diagnosis or condition is required

Phase

Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)

Study type

Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)

Eligibility criteria (as published)

Participants: Arm A - Literate and Swedish-speaking adolescents with asthma/allergy or went through a solid organ transplantation aged minimum 15 years. Their parents will be asked to fill out one questionnaire (proxy). Arm B: \- Literate and Swedish-speaking adolescents with asthma/allergy or went through a solid organ transplantation aged minimum 15 years. Their parents will be asked to fill out one questionnaire (proxy). Sample size calculation: Arm A: approximately100 patients will be recruited consecutively. Arm B: the approximate sample for individuals who received the intervention in-person is of

Where it is running

2 locations listed.

Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg - Gothenburg, Sweden
Queen Silvia Childrens hospital, Sahlgrenska university hospital - Gothenburg, Vastra Gotalandsregionen, Sweden

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