Impact of children with complex chronic conditions on costs in a tertiary referral hospital.

Regina Maria Antunes Mattiello Antonio Pazin-Filho Davi Casale Aragon Palmira Cupo Ana Paula de Carvalho Panzeri Carlotti

Published in: Revista de saude publica (2022)

Hospitalizations of pediatric patients with complex chronic conditions increased from 2006 to 2016 in a Brazilian tertiary referral university hospital, associated with an important impact on hospital costs. Policies to reduce these costs in Brazil are greatly needed.

Keyphrases

primary care
healthcare
public health
acute care
young adults
adverse drug
emergency department
drug induced