In the research and innovation project ‘CAT: Child to Adult Transitions: enabling good transition processes from child to adult medical care’, scientists from Denmark and Germany are working together to find solutions to better prepare the transition from paediatric to adult treatment. The aim is to provide young people with more support during this process in order to reduce the risk of treatment being interrupted or cancelled during this transition phase.

A total of ten German and Danish institutions are involved. The ‘CAT’ project is receiving almost 2.6 million euros in funding from the Germany-Denmark Interreg programme. The project is being led by the University Hospital of the Danish region of Zealand. Our chair is responsible for the scientific implementation of a transition training course that aims to improve the skills of adolescents and young adults in coping with the transition from paediatric to adult medicine.

CAT will further develop and implement research-based transition programmes based on the experiences and needs of young patients in cross-border cooperation. With the help of transition teams, workshops and digital solutions, young people will be prepared for their transition process. The targeted improvements in the treatment of young patients in the transition to adulthood will thus benefit those affected throughout the region. They can then be treated with new methods and health technologies.

The project is particularly focussed on cross-border cooperation, sharing experiences and expanding the capacity of the healthcare institutions involved. In this way, Germany and Denmark are making a valuable joint contribution to supporting young patients.

Press release of the University of Greifswald