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Table 1 Items Included in the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire, version 4.1a

From: Assessment of transition readiness in adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions

Domain 1: Skills for Chronic Condition Self-Management

Domain 2: Skills for Self-Advocacy and Health Care Utilization

Do you fill a prescription if you need to?

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

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

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

Do you pay or arrange payments for your medications?

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

Do you take medications correctly and on your own?

Do you ask questions of the doctor, nurse or clinic staff?

Do you reorder medications before they run out?

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

Do you call the suppliers when there is a problem with the equipment?

Do you request the accommodations & support you need at school or work?

Do you order medical equipment before they run out?

Do you apply for a job or work or vocational services?

Do you arrange payment for the medical equipment and supplies?

Do you get financial help with school or work?

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

Do you help plan or prepare meals/food?

Do you call the doctor about unusual changes in your health?

Do you help keep home/room clean or clean up after meals?

Do you apply for health insurance if you lose your current coverage?

Do you use neighborhood stores and services?

Do you know what your health insurance covers?

Do you use community support services or advocacy services when you need them?

Do you manage your money and budget household expenses?

 

Do you reorder medications before they run out?

 
  1. a Respondents select one of the following answers for each item: “Not needed for my care,” “No, I do not know how,” “No, I do not know how but I want to learn,” “No, but I am learning to do this,” “Yes, I have started doing this,” or “Yes, I always do this when I need to”