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This study\u2019s purpose was to evaluate the health care access, utilization, and quality of life (QOL) of a group of YASBs who have transitioned from pediatric care.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>\n\nMETHODS<\/jats:title>\nA survey tool addressing access to health care and quality of health and life was developed based on an established survey. Records of the Spinal Defects Clinic held at Wolfson Children\u2019s Hospital and JaxHATS Clinic were reviewed and YASBs (> 18 and < 30 years old) were identified.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>\n\nRESULTS<\/jats:title>\nTen of the 12 invited YASBs in the Jacksonville area completed the surveys. The mean age of respondents was 25.1 years. All reported regular medical home visits, 8 with JaxHATS and 2 with other family care groups. All reported easy access to medical care and routine visits to spina bifida (SB) specialists; none reported difficulty or delays in obtaining health care. Only 2 patients required emergent care in the last year for an SB-related medical problem. Seven respondents reported very good to excellent QOL. Family, lifestyle, and environmental factors were also examined.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>\n\nCONCLUSIONS<\/jats:title>\nIn this small group of YASBs with a medical home, easy access to care for medical conditions was the norm, with few individuals having recent emergency visits and almost all reporting at least a good overall QOL. 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