PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Amanda Harris AU - Judi Maddison AU - Tricia McGinnity AU - Jane Lucas AU - Arvind Nagra TI - Ready, steady, go (RSG): Addressing the needs of adolescents in transition from child to adult services DP - 2014 Sep 01 TA - European Respiratory Journal PG - P1301 VI - 44 IP - Suppl 58 4099 - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/44/Suppl_58/P1301.short 4100 - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/44/Suppl_58/P1301.full SO - Eur Respir J2014 Sep 01; 44 AB - Studies show effective transition between child & adult care improves long term outcomes. RSG is a generic programme designed & implemented to address the challenges transition presents. Medical, psychosocial & vocational needs of individuals are addressed following a structured yet adaptable plan, supported by Young Persons Clinic weeks. RSG addresses issues common to all young people but allows the respiratory team to focus on individual's specific needs. It commences at 11years coinciding with transition to senior school. A key principle of the programme is to empower young perople to take control of their lifes & equip them with the necessary skills to function independently & confidently in the adult servicesObjectivesTo assess the effectiveness of RSGMethodQuestionnaires were designed to assess the effectiveness of the RSG documentation looking at whether it-Is simple to understand-Is easy to use-Aids transition process-Improves clinical practiceResults93 completed questionnaires-40 patients-31 parents-22 professionalsView this table:ConclusionsRSG is an effective tool for delivering optimal transition to adult services.