The effectiveness of additional screening examinations for children and adolescents in Germany: a longitudinal retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Continuous medical care is particularly important in childhood and adolescence. Since there are gaps in regular care in Germany, various health insurance providers offer to cover additional examinations (e.g., U10, U11, J2) to ensure ongoing paediatrician visits. However, the question arises as to whether these examinations are effective. Thus, the main objective of this study is to determine whether participation in the U10, U11 or J2 examinations leads to more frequent and earlier diagnosis and treatment of age-specific diseases.

Methods

The analyses are based on administrative claims data from a statutory health insurance fund. For each examination, an intervention group (IG) is formed and matched with a corresponding control group (CG). Descriptive analyses in

SUBMITTER: Kruger K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10088104 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature