The gap in transition between child and adolescent psychiatry and general adult psychiatry

• Background: During transition from child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) to general adult psychiatry (GenP) young adults with mental illness face multilevel transitions along with a risk for disruption in continuity of care. The aim of this study was to describe professionals' experiences and views of the transition process from CAP to GenP. Method: Data were collected through six focus group discussions with professionals from both CAP and GenP and analyzed by content analysis. Results: The results showed a gap in transition between CAP and GenP when different perspectives and care cultures meet in a complex process. Conclusions: Cooperation, transition planning, and a mutual understanding of care can support young adults in transition from CAP to GenP. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)

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Child and adolescent psychiatry

Focus group discussion

General adult psychiatry

Mental illness

Transition

Young adults

Nursing

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