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76 Exploring the role of pediatric medical camps in supporting adolescents with chronic illness in their readiness for adulthood

Paediatrics & child health, 2019-05, Vol.24 (Supplement_2), p.e30-e30 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

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    76 Exploring the role of pediatric medical camps in supporting adolescents with chronic illness in their readiness for adulthood
  • Author: Stringer, Elizabeth ; Bartlett, Emma ; Urquhart, Robin ; Castellani, Bhreaugh
  • Subjects: Abstract / Résumés ; Camps ; Chronic illnesses ; Pediatrics ; Peers ; Teenagers
  • Is Part Of: Paediatrics & child health, 2019-05, Vol.24 (Supplement_2), p.e30-e30
  • Description: Background Adolescents living with a chronic illness often experience challenges outside of the medical aspects of their illness, including difficulties socializing and overall feeling different from their peers. Transitioning to adulthood involves the development of psychosocial competencies that may be difficult to foster in a clinical environment. Socializing with peers with similar illnesses in a recreational environment may enhance development of these competencies and may impact the adolescent’s perception of their readiness for adulthood. Objectives To explore adolescent perspectives around the impact of attendance at a pediatric medical camp on their readiness for adulthood. Design/Methods Adolescents age 14–17 from 4 pediatric medical camp programs were recruited for focus groups (FGs) at their respective camp programs that utilized a semi-structured guide to gather information on their camp experience and perceptions on their readiness for adulthood. Sessions were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Analysis involved an open coding approach, with similar concepts iteratively collapsed into higher-level themes for thematic analysis. Results A total of 29 adolescents [19F, 10M; mean age 16.2(14–17)] participated in FGs. Pediatric medical camps were found to have a multifaceted impact on adolescents’ readiness for adulthood in three main domains: (1) personal development of psychosocial competencies (e.g. independence, confidence, understanding of personal potential), (2) peer support that normalizes the illness experience, and (3) a camp environment that facilitates education about illness and self-management. Conclusion Adolescents report gaining important competencies from participating in pediatric medical camps alongside peers with similar illnesses, which may address some of the psychosocial aspects of transitioning to adulthood. The camp experience can positively impact how ready adolescents feel for adulthood.
  • Publisher: Oakville: Oxford University Press
  • Language: English;French
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1205-7088
    EISSN: 1918-1485
    DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz066.075
  • Source: Geneva Foundation Free Medical Journals
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