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Table 2 Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) answers

From: Transition of inflammatory bowel disease patients from pediatric to adult care: an observational study on a joint-visits approach

Questions

Answers’ Mean Value (out of 5)

1. Do you know what to do if you are having a bad reaction to your medications

2.5 ± 1.2

2. Do you take medications correctly and on your own?

4,1 ± 1.1

3. Do you reorder medications before they run out?

4.6 ± 0.8

4. Do you call the doctor’s office to make an appointment?

3.2 ± 1.5

5. Do you follow-up on any referral for tests, check-ups or labs?

4 ± 1.2

6. Do you arrange for your ride to medical appointments?

2.2 ± 1.6

7. Do you call the doctor about unusual changes in your health (For example: Allergic reactions)?

3.9 ± 1.3

8. Do you know what your health insurance covers?

3.3 ± 1.1

9. Do you manage your money & budget household expenses (For example: use checking/debit card)?

2.7 ± 1.4

10. Do you fill out the medical history form, including a list of your allergies?

4.5 ± 0.7

11. Do you keep a calendar or list of medical and other appointments?

1.8 ± 1.2

12. Do you make a list of questions before the doctor’s visit?

1.9 ± 0.7

13. Do you tell the doctor or nurse what you are feeling?

4.1 ± 1.2

14. Do you answer questions that are asked by the doctor, nurse, or clinic staff?

4.8 ± 0.7

15. Do you help plan or prepare meals/food?

3.3 ± 1.3

16. Do you keep home/room clean or clean-up after meals?

3.1 ± 1.3

Total mean score

3.4 ± 1.5

  1. Legend: 1 - No, I do not know how. 2 - No, but I want to learn. 3 - No, but I am learning to do this. 4 - Yes, I have started doing this. 5 - Yes, I always do this when I need to