Readmission and reinjury patterns in pediatric assault victims.

Nicholas CortolilloEllie MoellerJoshua ParrecoJohn KimballRennier MartinezRishi Rattan

Published in: Pediatric surgery international (2019)

Care of children who are admitted and discharged for assault injuries is more fragmented that previously thought. Quality metrics fail to capture this previously hidden population. Our results identify treatable factors which could improve the care of children after assault.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
palliative care
young adults
pain management
chronic pain
childhood cancer