Compassionate Care and Organization of Healthcare Services for a Successful Transition in Rheumatology
Condition(s) studied
Study summary
The transition from pediatric to adult care is a critical period for young people with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases (CIRD) and is associated with risks of poor self-management, loss to follow-up, and disease worsening. Although structured transition programs have been recommended, real-world data on their effectiveness in rheumatology remain limited.
Since 2018, a structured transition program has been implemented at Bicêtre University Hospital (AP-HP, France), combining early transition preparation, a therapeutic patient education (TPE) workshop, and a joint pediatric-adult transition consultation. Some patients benefit from both components, while others receive a transition consultation only.
The BOOST-R study is a monocentric, non-interventional observational study designed to evaluate the impact of different transition modalities on self-management after transfer to adult care. The primary objective is to compare transition readiness, assessed using the validated French version of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ-FR), between patients who received a TPE workshop plus a transition consultation and those who received a transition consultation only.
Secondary objectives include evaluating continuity of care after transition, identifying factors associated with successful transition, assessing the contribution of the RESRIP support network, and describing patients who did not benefit from structured transition support.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire - French Version (TRAQ-FR) Total Score — Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion in 2026, corresponding to 1 to 8 years after transition depending on individual transition date)
Total score of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire - French version (TRAQ-FR). The TRAQ-FR is a validated self-administered questionnaire assessing transition readiness in adolescents and young adults with chronic disease. It includes 20 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1-5). The total score is calculated as the mean of completed items. Score range: 1 to 5. Higher scores indicate greater transition readiness (better outcome).
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHU Bicêtre | Le Kremlin-Bicêtre | France | Recruiting |
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