P017 INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: YOUTH BELIEFS AND BARRIERS TO TRANSITION

Transitioning from pediatric to adult care remains a vulnerable time for all youth, especially those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). While the medical community recognizes this, it is still an understudied phenomenon and youth often become lost in transition. Our mixed methods study is unique in that it comprehensively assesses youth/caregiver understanding and priorities through interviews and surveys surrounding the transition process for youth with IBD.

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