Which components of medical homes reduce the time burden on families of children with special health care needs?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine which components of medical homes affect time families spend arranging/coordinating health care for their children with special health care needs (CSHCNs) and providing health care at home.

Data sources

2009-2010 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN), a population-based survey of 40,242 CSHCNs.

Study design

NS-CSHCN is a cross-sectional, observational study. We used generalized ordered logistic regression, testing for nonproportional odds in the associations between each of five medical home components and time burden, controlling for insurance, child health, and sociodemographics.

Data collection/extraction methods

Medical home components were collected using Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiati

SUBMITTER: Miller JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4369217 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature