Transitioning Adolescents into Adult Care
This list was compiled by: Ana Garcia, LCSW, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Disease & Immunology
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Betz, C. & Redcay, G. & Tan, S. (2003). Self-reported health care self-care needs of transition-age youth: A pilot study. Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 26, 159-181.
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Halpern-Felsher, B., Millstein, S. & Irwin, C. (2002). Work Group II: Healthy adolescent psychosocial development. Journal of Adolescent Health, 31, 201-207.
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