Bibliography for the TRAQ
Validation for the TRAQ
The TRAQ has been validated and improved upon multiple times. If you would like to read about the TRAQ and its development with the original research team, follow the linked artcles below to learn more.
Measuring the Transition Readiness of Youth with Special Healthcare Needs: Validation of the TRAQ--Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire
Sawicki GS, Lukens-Bull K, Yin X, Demars N, Huang IC, Livingood W, Reiss J, Wood D. Measuring the transition readiness of youth with special healthcare needs: validation of the TRAQ--Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire. J Pediatr Psychol. 2011 Mar;36(2):160-71. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsp128. Epub 2009 Dec 29. PMID: 20040605; PMCID: PMC3415980.
The Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ): Its Factor Structure, Reliability, and Validity
Wood DL, Sawicki GS, Miller MD, Smotherman C, Lukens-Bull K, Livingood WC, Ferris M, Kraemer DF. The Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ): its factor structure, reliability, and validity. Acad Pediatr. 2014 Jul-Aug;14(4):415-22. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2014.03.008. PMID: 24976354.
TRAQ Changes: Improving the Measurement of Transition Readiness by the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire
Johnson K, McBee M, Reiss J, Livingood W, Wood D. TRAQ Changes: Improving the Measurement of Transition Readiness by the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire. J Pediatr Nurs. 2021 Jul-Aug;59:188-195. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.04.019. Epub 2021 May 18. PMID: 34020387.
Studies On or Using the TRAQ
The TRAQ has been studied by multiple researchers and providers across the world. Below, you will find some of these articles. Please follow the linked article titles to learn more. If you would write to read exclusively about the TRAQ in different languages, as well as their studies, click here.
Translation and Validation of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ)
Anelli, C. G., Len, C. A., Terreri, M. T. R. A., Russo, G. C. S., & Reiff, A. O. (2019). Translation and validation of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ). Jornal de Pediatria, 95(2), 180–187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jped.2017.12.013
Transition of Care for Adolescents from Paediatric Services to Adult Health Services (Review)
Campbell F, Biggs K, Aldiss S K, O´Neill P M, Clowe M, McDonagh J, … Gibson F. (2016). Transition of care for adolescents from paediatric services to adult health services (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (4). https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD009794.pub2
Self-Efficacy and Resilience Are Useful Predictors of Transition Readiness Scores in Adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Carlsen, K., Haddad, N., Gordon, J., Phan, B. L., Pittman, N., Benkov, K., … Keefer, L. (2017). Self-efficacy and Resilience Are Useful Predictors of Transition Readiness Scores in Adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 23(3), 341–346. https://doi.org/10.1097/MIB.0000000000001038
Quality of Life Among Young Adults With Spina Bifida
Colsch, L. B. (2016). Quality of Life Among Young Adults With Spina Bifida. Abilene Christian University.
Cross-cultural adaptation of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire to Argentinian Spanish
Cunto, C. L. De, D, M., Eymann, A., D, M., Britos, M. D. L. Á., & D, M. (2017). Cross-cultural adaptation of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire to Argentinian Spanish. Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria, 115(2), 181–187. https://doi.org/10.5546/aap.2017.eng.181
Outcome Evidence for Structured Pediatric to Adult Health Care Transition Interventions: A Systematic Review
Gabriel, P., McManus, M., Rogers, K., & White, P. (2017). Outcome Evidence for Structured Pediatric to Adult Health Care Transition Interventions: A Systematic Review. Journal of Pediatrics, 188, 263-269.e15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.05.066
Validation of the Argentine Spanish version of Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire for Adolescents with Chronic Conditions
González, F., D, M., Roizen, M., & D, M. (2017). Validation of the Argentine Spanish version of Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire for adolescents with chronic conditions. Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria, 115(1), 18–27. https://doi.org/10.5546/aap.2017.eng.18
Transition Readiness Skills Acquisition in Adolescents and Young Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gray, W. N., Holbrook, E., Morgan, P. J., Saeed, S. A., Denson, L. A., & Hommel, K. A. (2015). Transition Readiness Skills Acquisition in Adolescents and Young Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 21(5), 1125–1131. https://doi.org/10.1097/mib.0000000000000352
Multi-Site Comparison of Patient, Parent, and Pediatric Provider Perspectives on Transition to Adult Care in IBD
Gray, W. N., Reed-Knight, B., Morgan, P. J., Holbrook, E., Kugathasan, S., Saeed, S. A., … Hommel, K. A. (2018). Multi-Site Comparison of Patient, Parent, and Pediatric Provider Perspectives on Transition to Adult Care in IBD. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 39, 49–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2018.01.008
Barriers to Transition in Young Adults with Neurogenic Bladder
Grimsby, G. M. M., Burgess, R., Culver, S., Schlomer, B. J. J., & Jacobs, M. A. A. (2016). Barriers to transition in young adults with neurogenic bladder. Journal of Pediatric Urology, 12(4), 258.e1-258.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpurol.2016.04.015
Association of Transition Readiness to Intentional Self-Regulation and Hopeful Future Expectations in Youth With Illness
Hart, L. C., Pollock, M., Hill, S., & Maslow, G. (2017). Association of Transition Readiness to Intentional Self-Regulation and Hopeful Future Expectations in Youth With Illness. Academic Pediatrics, 17(4), 450–455. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acap.2016.12.004
Assessment of Transition Readiness in Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
Jensen, P. T., Paul, G. V., LaCount, S., Peng, J., Spencer, C. H., Higgins, G. C., … Ardoin, S. P. (2017). Assessment of transition readiness in adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions. Pediatric Rheumatology, 15(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-017-0197-6
Implementation of a Diabetes Transition of Care Program
Little, J. M., Odiaga, J. A., & Minutti, C. Z. (2017). Implementation of a Diabetes Transition of Care Program. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 31(2), 215–221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2016.08.009
Healthcare Transition for Youth with Heart Disease: a Clinical Trial
Mackie, A. S., Islam, S., Magill-Evans, J., Rankin, K. N., Robert, C., Schuh, M., … Rempel, G. R. (2014). Healthcare transition for youth with heart disease: a clinical trial. Heart, 100(14), 1113–1118. https://doi.org/10.1136/heartjnl-2014-305748
Evaluation of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) in a Younger Adolescent Population
Moynihan, M., Saewyc, E., Whitehouse, S. R., Paone, M. C., & McPherson, G. (2013). 105. Evaluation of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) in a Younger Adolescent Population. Journal of Adolescent Health, 52(2), S71–S72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.10.167
Improving Transition from Paediatric to Adult Cystic Fibrosis Care: Programme Implementation and Evaluation
Okumura, M. J., Ong, T., Dawson, D., Nielson, D., Lewis, N., Richards, M., … Kleinhenz, M. E. (2014). Improving transition from paediatric to adult cystic fibrosis care: programme implementation and evaluation. BMJ Qual Saf, 23(1), i64–i72. https://doi.org/doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2013-002364
Transition of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care
Rosen, D., Annunziato, R., Colombel, J. F., Dubinsky, M., & Benkov, K. (2016). Transition of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 22(3), 702–708. https://doi.org/10.1097/mib.0000000000000633
Ready, Set, Stop: Mismatch Between Self-Care Beliefs, Transition Readiness Skills, and Transition Planning Among Adolescents, Young Adults, and Parents
Sawicki, G. S., Kelemen, S., & Weitzman, E. R. (2014). Ready, set, stop: mismatch between self-care beliefs, transition readiness skills, and transition planning among adolescents, young adults, and parents. Clinical Pediatrics, 53(11), 1062–1068. https://doi.org/10.1177/0009922814541169
A Systematic Review of the Psychometric Properties of Transition Readiness Assessment Tools in Adolescents with Chronic Disease
Zhang, L. F., Ho, J. S. W., & Kennedy, S. E. (2014). A systematic review of the psychometric properties of transition readiness assessment tools in adolescents with chronic disease. BMC Pediatrics, 14, 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2431-14-4