Publications:

Ernst G, Szczepanski R, Lange K, Staab D, Thyen U, Menrath I. Two-year follow-up of a transition-specific education program for young people with chronic conditions. The Journal of Adolescent Health 2022; 71 (3): 344-350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.03.010. PMID: 35545464

Schmidt H, Heidemann LS, Menrath I, Bomba F, Thyen U, Ernst G. Transition-oriented patient education in adolescents and young adults with ADHD. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy 2022, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1024/1422-4917/a000871

Huhn F, Lange K, Jördening M, Ernst G. Real-world use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes - reduced burden, but little interest in data analysis. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology 2022. doi: 10.1177/19322968221081216. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35255729.

Pape L & Ernst G. Health Care Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care: An Evidence Based Guideline. European Journal of Pediatrics 2022; 181, 1951-1958. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-022-04385-z

Ernst G, Staab D. Transition of adolescents with chronic respiratory diseases - care situation and current concepts. Respiratory and Lung Diseases 2022, 48, 556-562

Benz M, Volkmar T, Kusser F, Rüth E-M, Ernst G. Pipilotta und der Nierendetektiv - Schulung bei Nephrotischem Syndrom (3rd revised edition). Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2022.

Storm van's Gravesande K, Ernst G, von Hagen C. Training program for adolescents with multiple sclerosis and their parents. Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2021

Ernst G, Pape L on behalf of the Society for Transition Medicine. S3 Guideline: Transition from Pediatrics to Adult Medicine. Version 1.1 from 22.04.2021. Available: https://www.awmf.org/leitlinien/detail/ll/186-001.html

Ohlendorf JA, Stasch L, Baumann U, Konietzny C, Pfister ED, Ernst G, Lange K, Sautmann K, Goldschmidt I. Two sides of a coin: parental disease-specific training as seen by health care practitioners and parents in pediatric liver transplantation. Children 2021; 8, 827. https://doi.org/10.3390/ children8090827

Collette P, Klein L.C., Körner LM, Ernst G, Brengmann S, Schäuble J, Habbig S, Weber LT. The individualized, accompanied transition program "TraiN" for adolescent kidney patients - a local initiative. Journal of Transition Medicine 2021, 3 (1): https://doi.org/10.1515/jtm-2021-0002

Storm van's Gravesande K, Ernst G, von Hagen C. Training program for adolescents with multiple sclerosis and their parents. Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2021

Ravens E, Becker J, Pape L, Ernst G. Psychosocial benefit and adherence of adolescents with chronic diseases participating in transition programs: a systematic review. Journal of Transition Medicine 2020; https://doi.org/10.1515/jtm-2020-0009 (as of 02.11.2020)

Ernst, G, Klein L, Kowalewski, K, Szczepanski R. I'm still here too - training for siblings of chronically ill or disabled children. Clinical Pediatrics 2020; 232: 300-306; https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1214-6624 (as of 11.08.2020)

Becker J, Ravens E, Pape L, Ernst G. Somatic outcomes of young people with chronic diseases participating in transition programs: a systematic review. Journal of Transition Medicine 2020; https://doi.org/10.1515/jtm-2020-0003 (as of 06.05.2020)

Markwart H, Bomba F, Menrath I, Brenk-Franz K, Ernst G, Thyen U, Hildebrandt A,, Schmidt S. Assessing Empowerment as multidimensional Outcome of a Patient Education Program for Adolescents with Chronic Conditions: A Latent Difference Score Model. PLoS ONE 2020;15(4): e0230659.https://doi.org/ 10.1371/journal.pone.0230659

Ernst G, Szczepanski R (eds.). Modular training program for chronically ill children and adolescents and their families "ModuS". Volume 1: Modular patient education (5th revised edition). Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2020

Ernst G, Szczepanski R. Modular training program for chronically ill children and adolescents and their families "ModuS". Volume 2: Quality management and trainer training (5th revised edition). Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2020

Ernst G, Müther S. Transition of adolescents with type 1 diabetes - Current concepts. Pediatric Practice 2020; 5: 348-354

Books:

Ernst G, Szczepanski R (eds.). Modular training program for chronically ill children and adolescents and their families "ModuS". Volume 2: Quality management and trainer education (5th ed.). Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2020

Ernst G, Szczepanski R (eds.). Modular training program for chronically ill children and adolescents and their families "ModuS". Volume 1: Modular patient education (5th ed.). Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2020

Ernst G, Kowalewsk K. Fit and strong - ModuS sibling workshop for healthy siblings of children with chronic illness or disability. Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2019

Benz M, Volkmar T, Kusser F, Rüth E-M, Ernst G. Pipilotta und der Nierendetektiv - Schulung bei Nephrotischem Syndrom, 2nd revised edition. Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2019

Baumann U, Faßhauer M, Gebert N, Goldacker S, Manzey P, Notheis G, Ritterbusch H, Schauer U, Schlieben S, Schürmann G, Schulze I, Umlauf V, Franken T, Münster U, Pyko M, Schachtler R, Ernst G. Training for patients with primary immunodeficiencies (PID) under immunoglobulin substitution and their parents. Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers (2nd ed.), 2019

Meyer U, Das A, Ernst G, Lange K. Living well with PKU: Training program and curriculum for parents and affected adolescents. Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers (3rd Ed.) Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2019

Langsch R. Ernst G. Diabetes-Lesebuch. Interesting facts for everyday life with diabetes. (2nd revised edition). Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2018. 3rd revised edition in preparation

Ernst G, Bomba F. Fit for the transition: Growing up with a chronic illness. Transition module in the modular training program for chronically ill adolescents and their families "ModuS". Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2016

Book chapter:

Ernst G, Szczepanski R. Quality management in the modular training program. In G. Ernst & R Szczepanski: Modular training program for chronically ill children and adolescents and their families "ModuS". Volume 2 (pp. 6-42). Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2020

Ernst G, Szczepanski R. Curriculum - Modular training program for chronically ill children and adolescents and their families "ModuS". In G. Ernst & R Szczepanski: Modular training program for chronically ill children and adolescents and their families "ModuS". Volume 1 (pp. 19-113). Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2020

Ernst G. Outpatient patient education according to § 43 SGB V. In G. Ernst & R Szczepanski: Modular training program for chronically ill children and adolescents and their families "ModuS". Volume 1 (pp. 10-12). Lengerich, Pabst Science Publishers, 2020

Lange K, Ernst G. Psychological and pedagogical elements of long-term treatment in children and adolescents with chronic illnesses. In: Hiort O, Danne T, Wabitsch M (eds.) Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (2nd revised edition). Berlin/Heidelberg, Springer, 2019.

Lingner H, Nowik D, Ernst G. Respiratory diseases. In C-W Kohlmann, C Salewski, MA Wirtz (Eds.): Psychology in health promotion (Ch. VIII.2: pp. 635-638). Bern, Hogrefe, 2018.

Lange K, Ernst, G. Parent training programs for families with chronically ill children. In: Mall V, Voigt F, Jung N (Eds.): Family development and strengthening parental competence (pp. 203-214). Lübeck, Schmidt Römhild publishing house, 2017

Ernst G, Szczepanski R. Transition module in the modular training program ModuS. In M. Oldhafer: Transition medicine. Multi-professional support for young adults with chronic illness (pp. 198-206). Stuttgart, Schatthauer, 2016

Article (*shared first authorship):

Menrath I/ErnstG*, Szczepanski R, Eisemann N, Degner M, Staab D, Lange K, Thyen U. Evaluation of a generic patient education program in children with different chronic conditions. Health Education Research 2018.

Menrath I/ErnstG*, Szczepanski R, Lange K, Bomba F, Staab D, Muehlan H, Thyen U. Effectiveness of a generic transition-oriented patient education program in a multicenter, prospective and controlled study. Journal of Transition Medicine 2018; https://doi.org/10.1515/jtm-2018-0001 (as of 03.09.2018)

Menrath I, Ernst G. Mönkemöller K, Lehmann C, Eberding A, Müller-Godeffroy E, Szczepanski R, Lange K, Staab D, Thyen U, on behalf of the ModuS Study group. How do psychosocial risks influence the success of patient education in pediatrics? Clin Pediatr 2018; 230: 73-80.

Bomba F, Markwart H, Mühlan H, Menrath I, Ernst G, Thyen U, Schmidt S. Adaptation and validation of the German Patient Activation Measure for Adolescents with chronic conditions in transitional care: PAM® 13 for Adolescents. Res Nurs Health. 2017;1–10. doi.org/10.1002/nur.21831

Ernst G/Menrath I*, Lange K, Eisemann N, Staab D, Thyen U, Szczepanski R, Development and evaluation of a generic education program for chronic diseases in childhood. Patient Education Counseling 2017; 100 (6): 1153-1160. DOI 10.1016/j.pec.2017.01.001

Ernst G. Successful transition to adult medicine - strengthening health literacy and self-management. Diabetes aktuell 2017; 15(05): 200-204. DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-114935

Ernst G, Menrath I. Growing up with chronic illness - Fit for the change: Transition module in the modular training program ModuS. Allergology 2017; 40 (9): 358-365

Ernst G, Menrath I. Modular training program for chronically ill children and adolescents and their families ModuS. Pediatric Allergology 2017; 3: 10-12

Menrath I, Ernst G. Growing up with ModuS. Fit for the transition: Transition module in the modular training program for chronically ill children and adolescents ModuS-T. Pediatric Allergology 2017; 3: 12-14

Lange K, Ernst G. Strain and stress in type 1 diabetes. The Diabetologist 2017. DOI 10.1007/s11428-017-0285-8

Dingemann J, Szczepanski R, Ernst G, Thyen U, Ure B, Goll M, Menrath I. Transition of patients with esophageal atresia to adult care: Results of a transition-specific education program. European Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2017; 27(01): 061-067, DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1587334

Ernst G, Lange K, Szczepanski R, Staab D, Ehrich J, Zinken K. How to train families to cope with lifelong health problems? The Journal of Pediatrics 2016; 170, p349-350.e2

Ernst G, Lange K, Szczepanski R, Staab D, Thyen U, Menrath I. Growing up with chronic illness: Fit for the transition: Transition module in the modular training program ModuS. Respiratory and Lung Diseases 2016; 8: 403-410

Thyen U, Bomba F, Menrath I, Schmidt J, Szczepanski R, Ernst G, Schmidt S. Patient education in the transition. Pediatrics & Pedology, 2016; 51: 30-35. DOI 10.1007/s00608-016-0347-y

Szczepanski R, Gebert N, Menrath I, Wagner P, Thyen U, Lange K, Ernst G. KomPaS/ModuS: How is patient education evolving. Pediatric Practice 2016; 87: 17-22

Cordes M-C, Cole A M, Oppitz K, Bremer M, Steinmann D, Scherwath A, Ahmad T, Ernst, G & Lanfermann H. Distress, anxiety and depression in patients with brain metastases before and after radiotherapy. BMC Cancer 2014; 14: 731, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-14-731

Ernst G, Szczepanski R, Lange K. Patient education in pediatric and adolescent medicine - inventory of German-language concepts and needs analysis. Prevention and Rehabilitation 2013; 25:18-24

Cole A M, Scherwath A., Ernst G, Lanfermann H, Bremer M & Steinmann D. Self-reported cognitive outcomes in patients with brain metastases before and after radiation therapy. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics 2013, 87(4), 705-712

Scherwath A, Schirmer L, Kruse M, Ernst G, Eder M, Dinkel A, Kunze S, Balck F, Bornhäuser M, Ehninger G, Dolan K, Gramatzki M, Kolb H-J, Heußner P, Wilhelm H, Beelen D W, Schulz-Kindermann F, Zander AR, Koch U & Mehnert A. Cognitive functioning in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients and its medical correlates: A prospective multicenter study. Psycho-Oncology 2013, 22(7), 1509-1516

Jäger B, Schmid-Ott G, Ernst G, Dölle-Lange E & Sack M. Development and validation of a questionnaire on ego functions and self-regulation ability (Hannover Self-Regulation Inventory, HSRI). Advances in Neurology, Psychiatry 2012, 80(6), 336-343

Ernst G, Hübner P. Interval rehabilitation in diabetes mellitus: results of a randomized controlled trial on follow-up care in medical rehabilitation. The Rehabilitation 2012, 51(5), 308-315

Szczepanski R, Ernst G. KomPaS and ModuS - How is patient education developing? Pediatric Allergology in Clinical Department and Practice 2011,14: 17-20

Ditte D, Schulz W, Ernst G & Schmid-Ott G. Attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine among medical and psychology students. Psychology, Health & Medicine 2011, 16(2), 225-237