76 Exploring the role of pediatric medical camps in supporting adolescents with chronic illness in their readiness for adulthood

摘要

Adolescents living with a chronic illness often experience challenges outside of the medical aspects of their illness, including difficulties socializing and overall feeling different from their peers. Transitioning to adulthood involves the development of psychosocial competencies that may be difficult to foster in a clinical environment. Socializing with peers with similar illnesses in a recreational environment may enhance development of these competencies and may impact the adolescent’s perception of their readiness for adulthood.