Limitations
Based on the recent survey, we know that there is a lack of adult
allergy services, as well as availability of HCP with a specific
expertise (psychologists and dieticians) in many European
countries2. There is a need for an individualized and
coordinated transition process between the AYA, family and medical
services to ensure the best outcomes. This needs to be multidisciplinary
including medical, nursing, dietetic, psychology and other staff. It is
important to note that most of the evidence about transition, challenges
and interventions in AYA with allergy and/or asthma comes from
cross-sectional and qualitative studies. While many of these studies are
high quality with low risk of bias, they do not represent a robust form
of evidence.