New Delhi: First, the Ministry of Health and Family Care is working on politics that leads to the movement of young people with chronic diseases such as thalassemia and diabetes from children’s care to adult health care systems.
According to a document prepared by the General Directorate of the Health Services, this policy called “Transition of Youth Care with special health needs” is aimed at creating a planned and effective process for addressing medical, psychosocial, educational and professional needs of these young adults. Mint checked a copy of the document.
Politics is essential. Previously, there was no formal instructions for such a transition, often led to a sudden shift that could cause anxiety for patients and their families. Adolescents face conditions such as thalassemia dependent on transfusion and diabetes, at a higher risk of non -observance, loss of monitoring and poor health results.
Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, former President of the Cochin Chapter of the Indian Medical Association, explained that children with chronic health conditions rely strongly on their pediatricians and may feel abandoned when they have to suddenly go to a new doctor.
“New political policies“ Care ”deals with this problem by launching discussions on time readiness, including pediatric and adult teams at common clinics and monitoring patients through the transition register. It ensures continuity, education and support, so turning 18 does not mean loss of care, ”said Dr. Jayadevan.
Why does this policy matter
The number of young people with special needs of health care in the country is growing. More than 850,000 children and adolescents are influenced by a juvenile diabetes, which was expected to double by 2040. The prevalence of epilepsy in 15-18 years old boys and girls is also important, estimated at 821 and 625 per 100,000.
Until now, care for such young people was fragmented. A common trend, especially in public hospitals, was simply to direct young patients above a certain age to a general medical outpatient ward regardless of their complex health needs.
In individuals with conditions such as thalassemia dependent on transfusion, diabetes and epilepsy, the lack of structured transition may lead to deterioration of health results and complications of diseases.
Benefits and implementation
The benefits of politics will be extended to all parties involved. Patients will be authorized by knowledge and self -care skills, which will lead to better adherence to treatment. Families will receive emotional support needed to deal with changes and building new relations with adult care providers.
For healthcare professionals, the policy of the partnership of cooperation between pediatric and adult teams facilitates and ensures the continuity of care. In the end, the government focuses on improving public health by ensuring that these young adults remain involved in the health care system and maximize their potential to lead productive lives.
The Central Government has ordered all states and trade unions to introduce this policy by introducing a transition program and creating registers of patients specific to the disease to prevent patient loss of monitoring. In addition, hospitals must maintain registers to monitor patients.
The overall goal is to maximize lifelong functioning and youth potential with special health care needs, allowing them to become productive members of the company.
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