Association of Health Care Utilization With Rates of Perforated Appendicitis in Children 18 Years or Younger.

ABSTRACT: Importance:The pediatric perforated appendix rate is a quality metric measured by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) that reflects access to care. The association of health care utilization prior to presentation with appendicitis is unknown. Objective:To determine whether increased health care utilization prior to presentation with appendicitis is associated with lower perforated appendicitis rates in children. Design, Setting, and Participants:Retrospective cohort study of privately insured children drawn from large employer and insurance company administrative data found in the Truven MarketScan national insurance claims database. Cases of appendicitis were identified among 38 348 children 18 years or younger from January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2013, with corres

SUBMITTER: Baxter KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5875324 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature