title: The gap in transition between child and adolescent psychiatry and general adult psychiatry.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  During transition from child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) to general adult psychiatry (GenP) young adults with mental illness face multilevel transitions along with a risk for disruption in continuity of care. The aim of this study was to describe professionals' experiences and views of the transition process from CAP to GenP.
  
  
  METHODS
  Data were collected through six focus group discussions with professionals from both CAP and GenP and analyzed by content analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The results showed a gap in transition between CAP and GenP when different perspectives and care cultures meet in a complex process.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Cooperation, transition planning, and a mutual understanding of care can support young adults in transition from CAP to GenP.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Science, Division of Nursing, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden. eva.lindgren@ltu.se
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lindgren
authors.forename: Siv
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Söderberg
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Skär
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000296:Adolescent Psychiatry; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002665:Child Psychiatry; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D017144:Focus Groups; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*