The theory addresses the need for interactions between the providers and patients, as well as the identification of the nature, conditions, and patterns of response. The theory also enables the project to consider the concepts that are most relative to the issue being addressed. As the project is constructed and organized, each step will reference back to the supporting theory to ensure the project is staying “on track” and not deviating away from the initial goal and motive of the …show more content…
Hopper, Dokken, and Ahmann (2014) emphasize the importance of preparing patients for this transition to prevent unmet needs and feelings of uncertainty for the patient, parents, and providers. The aim of the DNP project is to develop and initiate a customizable plan to assist adolescent patients and their pediatric and adult providers in the transition from pediatric to adult primary care. The overall goal of this project is to provide a successful and fluid transition from pediatric to adult primary care and to assist adolescent patients in gaining independent control of their health. The Transitions Theory provides the theoretical framework supporting the relationship between the concepts and the DNP project and organization and ideas behind the project as a