Healthcare service use and medical outcomes of tracheostomy-dependent children: a nationwide study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the rising trend of tracheostomies in children, there is a lack of comprehensive resources for families to navigate the challenges of living with a tracheostomy, emphasising the need for evidence-based support in understanding postoperative care and long-term adjustments. This study aimed to examine the pattern of using healthcare services and nationwide medical outcomes in children who underwent a tracheotomy before the age of 2 years.

Methods

This retrospective study used the National Health Insurance System database from 2008 to 2016 and included all children codified with tracheotomy procedure codes before their second birthday. Healthcare utilisation, such as medical costs, number of hospital visits, home healthcare nursing and medical diagnoses on re

SUBMITTER: Song IG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10952918 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature