Rouzbeh Rahai, Gary William Evans
Cumulative Neurotoxicological Air Pollution Exposure Is Associated with Lower Reading Improvement and Diminished Benefits of Literacy Interventions for Urban Elementary Students of Color
Journal of urban health : bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine
large proportion youth chronic conditions mental health comorbidities however effect comorbidities paediatricadult transition readiness relevance widely used tools measuring transition readiness unknown objectives study describe explore transition readiness youth cooccurring chronic health mental health conditions using combination quantitative data obtained participants completing transition readiness assessment questionnaire traq qualitative data threephase sequential explanatory mixed methods design employed qualitative strand taking priority first traq scores range 15 youth cooccurring conditions n 61 enroled multisite randomized controlled trial measured followed qualitative interviews sample youth n 9 explain quantitative results results strands integrated yielding comprehensive insights median traq scores ranged 286 appointment keeping subscale 500 talking providers subscale qualitative results uncovered complexities faced group concerning impact mental health comorbidity transition readiness selfmanagement skills across traq domains integrated findings identified diverse highly individualized set strengths challenges amongst group align overarching patterns measured traq mixed methods study generated novel understandings youth cooccurring conditions develop competencies related selfcare selfadvocacy selfmanagement preparation paediatricadult service transitions results demonstrated assessment transition readiness using generic scale address nuanced complex needs youth cooccurring chronic health mental health conditions findings suggest tailoring transition readiness practices group based youths goals symptoms coping mechanisms resources study conducted collaboration five young adult research partners yarp lived experience transitioning paediatric adult healthmental health services yarps contributions across study phases ensured perspectives young people centred throughout data collection analysis interpretation presentation findings five yarp coauthored manuscript