S3E8_Mind the gap: Optimizing the transition to adult care in juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Actionable insights to help rheumatologists better understand the transition period and deliver the best supportive care to adolescents with JIA.

For young people living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) moving from pediatric to adult care is a major milestone. 

To help us better understand this important stage, and how young people can be better supported, we’re joined by pediatric rheumatologist Dr Evelyn Rozenblyum and adult rheumatologist Dr Natasha Gakhal, who co-lead a dedicated JIA transition clinic at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, Canada.

Together, we discuss how JIA is managed across pediatric and adult care, the challenges young people, families, caregivers and clinicians may face during transition, and what an effective pathway can look like. We also explore lessons learned from their clinic and other real-world examples, plus the gaps that still need to be addressed, and practical advice for pediatric and adult rheumatologists preparing patients for this important stage.