Pragmatic trial evaluating the effectiveness of a patient navigator to decrease emergency room utilisation in transition age youth with chronic conditions: the Transition Navigator Trial protocol

Introduction Transition to adult care is a challenging and complex process for youth with special healthcare needs. We aim to compare effectiveness of a patient navigator service in reducing emergency room (ER) use among adolescents with chronic health conditions transitioning to adult care.Methods...

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Main Authors: Kyleigh Schraeder, Andrew Mackie, Gina Dimitropoulos, Susan Samuel, Eddy Lang, Scott Klarenbach, Greg Guilcher, Daniele Pacaud, Jorge Pinzon, Gail Andrew, Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, Shannon Scott, Kerry McBrien, Lorraine Hamiwka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-12-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/12/e034309.full