Children with medical complexity receiving home healthcare devices in Japan: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited evidence exists regarding children receiving home healthcare devices (HHDs). This study aimed to describe the range and type of HHD use by children with chronic medical conditions in Japan and explore factors leading to increased use of these devices.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from the National Database of Health Insurance Claims and Specific Health Checkups of Japan. Children receiving HHD aged ≤18 years between April 2011 and March 2019 were included. Children newly administered HHD between 2011 and 2013 were followed up for 5 years, and logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the relationship between increased HHD use and each selected risk factor (comorbidity or types of HHD). The models were adjusted

SUBMITTER: Shinjo D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11227824 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature