RSV Burden and Its Impact on Pediatric Inpatient Bed Occupancy in Belgium: An Analysis of National Hospital Claims Data.

Nicolas Bouckaert Mélanie Lefèvre Koen Van den Heede Carine Van de Voorde

Published in: The Pediatric infectious disease journal (2023)

Pediatric services tend to be over-dimensioned to deal with peak activity mainly attributable to RSV. RSV immunization can substantially reduce pediatric capacity requirements. Enhanced collaboration in regional networks is an alternative strategy to deal with peaks and reduce capacity needs.

Keyphrases

respiratory syncytial virus
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respiratory tract
primary care
palliative care
emergency department
big data
risk factors
artificial intelligence