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At‐risk characteristics for hospital admissions and ED visits

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the factors associated with hospital utilization among infants and young children with complex chronic conditions (CCC). DESIGN AND METHODS: A descriptive, retrospective study was conducted with 216 medical records of children with CCC. RESULTS: Greater complexity, younger age, living with siblings, use of public insurance or self-pay, use of more than one type of insurance, and presence of conditions affecting certain body systems were associated with increased hospital and emergency department (ED) utilization. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses must have a heightened awareness of these at-risk characteristics to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and ED visits.

Source: Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing

DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12068

Authors: Shannon M. Hudson, Martina Mueller, William H. Hester, Gayenell S. Magwood, Susan D. Newman, Marilyn A. Laken

Institution: Medical University of South Carolina

Language: English

Topic: Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences