Successful Transition

The focus of this paper is to explore the transition for children and adolescents from inpatient hospitalization to the community. This transition is difficult for anyone, let alone for children and adolescents. Transitioning back into the community poses unique obstacles for this age group in particular. Specifically, it often disrupts daily routines, school, and social/familial relationships (Blizzard, Weiss, Wideman, & Stephan, 2016; Gill, Butler, & Pistrang, 2016; Savina, Simon, & Lester, 2014). The lack of a successful transition can lead to rehospitalization, difficulties in school, perpetuation of symptoms, or return to previous level of functioning. The purpose of this paper is to identify potential barriers to a successful transition, as well as, important factors associated with successful transitions. Knowing the factors related to successful transitions and potential barriers faced, mental health professionals and professionals alike can use these findings to improve upon techniques
These fears are associated with their perceived ability to take what they have learned while in the hospital and apply it to their daily lives (Savina et al., 2014). Being able to implement personal coping strategies is only one of the puzzle pieces when it comes to adjusting back into the community. Being in an inpatient facility is markedly different than life at home, which can make it hard to adjust (Gill et al., 2016). During hospitalization, youth are constantly monitored and have supports available around the clock, whether it be other patients or hospital staff (Gill et al., 2016). That being said, children and adolescents often express concern about becoming overly dependent on relationships formed during their hospitalization and how they will be able to adjust to home life without these supports readily available (Gill et al.,