P-171 Exploring Needs During Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood in Young Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are vulnerable to increased morbidity during transition from pediatric to adult health care. Successful transition requires appropriate transfer of care from a pediatric to an adult physician, as well as the transfer of responsibility from parent to patient. To accomplish this, the healthcare team must recognize and understand the attitudes, beliefs, relationships, and developmental maturity of …