Background Mixed methods research studies continue to pervade the field of health care,
where pragmatism as a research paradigm and patient‐oriented research (POR) as an …

For many neuromuscular diseases (NMDs), cardiac disease represents a major cause of
morbidity and mortality. The management of cardiac disease in NMDs is made challenging …

The vast majority of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) in high-income countries
survive into adulthood. Further, paediatric cardiac services have expanded in middle …

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients need additional support, while they experience
the challenges associated with their age. They need specific training to learn the knowledge …

It is now expected that most individuals with congenital heart disease will survive to
adulthood, including those with complex heart conditions. Maintaining lifelong medical care …

The majority of reproductive-age women with cardiovascular disease are sexually active.
Early and accurate counseling by the cardiovascular team regarding disease-specific …

Highlights•Few studies on transition interventions report on the outcome of transfer of
care.•The majority of studies in the review were retrospective observational analyses.•The …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Transition from pediatric to adult care is associated with
adverse health outcomes for many adolescents with chronic illness. We identified quality …

This pilot study aimed to assess the impact of using patient-specific three-dimensional (3D)
models of congenital heart disease (CHD) during consultations with adolescent patients …

Aim and objectives To examine the needs and perspectives regarding healthcare transition
for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with the following long‐term conditions: diabetes …