Transition Program
The Cystic Fibrosis Transition Program is designed to help children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis develop the skills needed to successfully transition into being healthy, independent adults.
Goals of the Cystic Fibrosis Transition Program
- To promote self-management
- To promote self-motivation in adolescents
- To teach adolescents adult life skills
- To teach parents of children with cystic fibrosis techniques in promoting self-management of care
- To promote ongoing education of health care providers regarding transition of pediatric patients to adulthood
- To help parents/caregivers transition into a new supporting role
Cystic Fibrosis Transition Means Something Different for Each Person
- Moving from childhood to adulthood
- Initially relying on others for care and then moving on to more independence with care
- Moving from school to work or further education
- Preparing for relationships and children
- Changing from the pediatric to the cystic fibrosis adult care team
