The Influence of Chronic Disease on Resource Utilization in Common Acute Pediatric Conditions

Article Abstract:

Children with chronic diseases spend more time in the hospital, at a higher cost, than generally healthy children requiring acute medical care. Researcher examined 30.379 pediatric patient admissions at 163 hospitals. Sixteen percent of patients had at least one chronic disease. Cerebral palsy patients stayed 48% longer than other patients. Children with cystic fibrosis or major organ disease stayed 54% longer than other patients. Patients with cystic fibrosis, cancer, and other chronic diseases costs as much as 79% more to treat for acute illnesses than children without chronic disease. Insurance reimbursement strategies must consider the added cost of treating chronically ill children.

United States, Pediatric clinics, Diagnosis related groups

---

Economic impact of pertussis

Article Abstract:

Whooping cough appears to impose a considerable economic burden. Researchers reviewed medical records and questionnaires for 107 persons who contracted whooping cough. Nearly 90% of cases were children. Illness duration averaged 21 days. Nearly all saw a doctor, most more than once and took at least one course of antibiotics. Antibiotics do not treat whooping cough. All took over-the-counter medications. Fourteen percent required hospital admission and 28% made emergency room visits. Families incurred additional child care costs and 50 adults lost workdays to care for a child. The total cost of the 107 cases was $381,052.

Whooping-cough, Whooping cough

---

Psychosocial Morbidity: The Economic Burden in a Pediatric Health Maintenance Organization Sample

Article Abstract:

Children with psychosocial disorders use more healthcare resources than other children. This was the conclusion of researchers who examined resource use by 1,840 children and teenagers in an HMO. Thirteen percent of the children had a psychosocial disorder and 18% had a chronic illness. The cost of medical services was about twice as high in children with psychosocial disorders and three times higher in children with chronic illness. Young children incurred the highest costs.

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: The influence of consuming fatty fish instead of red meat on plasma levels of vitamins A, C and E. Daily consumption of (red) meat or meat products in Switzerland: Results of the 1992/93 Swiss Health Survey
• Abstracts: Prevalence of selected risk factors for chronic disease by education level in racial ethnic populations - United States, 1991-1992
• Abstracts: The continuing challenge of preterm delivery. Prognostic Value of 24-Hour Blood Pressure in Pregnancy. Rates of and Factors Associated With Recurrence of Preterm Delivery
• Abstracts: Treating internal resorption using a syringeable composite resin. The new posterior resins and a simplified placement technique
• Abstracts: Prevalence of Gonococcal and Chlamydial Infections in Commercial Sex Workers in a Peruvian Amazon City. High Prevalence of Asymptomatic STDs in Incarcerated Minority Male Youth

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.