The experiences and impact of transition from child to adult healthcare services for young people with Type 1 diabetes: a systematic review

@article{Sheehan2015TheEA,
  title={The experiences and impact of transition from child to adult healthcare services for young people with Type 1 diabetes: a systematic review},
  author={Aisling M Sheehan and Alison E. While and Imelda Coyne},
  journal={Diabetic Medicine},
  year={2015},
  volume={32},
  pages={440 - 458}
}
Despite the transition between child and adult services for young people with Type 1 diabetes mellitus being a high‐risk period, little is known about the impact of healthcare transition upon young people. 
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The Benchmarks for Transition described in this chapter were developed in collaboration with young people, parents and health professionals, using a grant from the Burdett Trust for Nursing.
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