Bridging the gaps in pediatric complex healthcare: the case for home nursing care among children with medical complexity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with medical complexity (CMC) comprise < 1% of the pediatric population, but account for nearly one-third of healthcare expenditures. Further, while CMC account for up to 80% of pediatric inpatient hospital costs, only 2% of Medicaid spending is attributed to home healthcare. As a result, the current health system heavily relies on family caregivers to fill existing care gaps. This study aimed to: (1) examine factors associated with hospital admissions among CMC and (2) contextualize the potential for home nursing care to improve outcomes among CMC and their families in South Carolina (SC).

Methods

This mixed-methods study was conducted among CMC, their family caregivers, and physicians in SC. Electronic health records data from a primary care clinic with

SUBMITTER: Koob C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11251302 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature