Insurance-Related Disparities in Withdrawal of Life Support and Mortality After Spinal Cord Injury.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Identifying disparities in health outcomes related to modifiable patient factors can improve patient care.

Objective

To compare likelihood of withdrawal of life-supporting treatment (WLST) and mortality in patients with complete cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) with different types of insurance.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study collected data between 2013 and 2020 from 498 trauma centers participating in the Trauma Quality Improvement Program. Participants included adult patients (older than 16 years) with complete cervical SCI. Data were analyzed from November 1, 2023, through May 18, 2024.

Exposure

Uninsured or public insurance compared with private insurance.

Main outcomes and measures

Coprimary outcomes we

SUBMITTER: Shakil H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11325240 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature