Table 3 Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) from the original version to the Thai version

Managing Medications

Managing the medicine

1. Do you fill a prescription if you need to?

1. Can you take a drug prescription to get the medications if you need to?

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

2. Do you know what you should do if there are abnormal symptoms from using the medicine?

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

3. Can you take medicine correctly by yourself?

4. Do you reorder medications before they run out?

4. When the medicine runs out, can you ask for more medicine from the doctor by yourself?

Appointment Keeping

Managing the appointment with the doctor

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

5. Can you call the hospital to make an appointment with the doctor?

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

6. Can you go for a check-up or a blood test at a hospital near your house if the doctor asks you to do it?

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

7. Can you manage the travel to meet the doctor as appointed?

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

8. Do you make a phone call to consult with the doctor when there are abnormal symptoms with your health, for example, drug allergies?

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

9. Can you get the Universal Coverage Scheme or find other health care programs if your current health care program ends?

10. Do you know what your health insurance covers?

10. Do you know what your health care rights cover?

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

11. Do you manage your finance and expenditure by yourself (for example, using a debit or credit card)

Tracking Health Issues

Health follow-up

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

12. Have you written down information regarding your health, including information regarding what you are allergic to?

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

13. Have you written down in your calendar or note the information regarding the use of the medicine and appointments to see the doctor?

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

14. Do you prepare questions before going to see the doctor?

15. Do you get financial help with school or work?

15. Do you receive financial support for education or work?

Talking with Providers

Conversation with medical staff

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

16. Have you told the doctor or nurse how you feel or what symptoms you have?

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

17. Can you answer questions asked by the doctor, the nurse, or hospital staff?

Managing Daily Activities

Managing daily activities

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

18. Do you help in planning for cooking or meal preparation?

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

19. Do you clean the house/room or clean up the table after meals?

20. Do you use neighborhood stores and services (For example: Grocery stores and pharmacy stores)?

20. Can you go to buy something, or use the service of shops nearby to your house by yourself?