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Ambulatory paediatrics: does it work?

C Macleod1, G McElroy, D O'Loan

  • 1Antrim Hospital, Northern Ireland.

Irish Medical Journal
|May 7, 2002
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A new paediatric ambulatory assessment service significantly reduced hospital admissions by 47% within three years. Both general practitioners and parents reported high satisfaction, deeming the service effective and beneficial for children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Health Services Research
  • Ambulatory Care

Background:

  • Inpatient pediatric units face challenges in managing patient flow and resource allocation.
  • The need for efficient and effective pediatric assessment services is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • Evaluating alternative models of care, such as ambulatory services, is essential for optimizing pediatric healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of a paediatric ambulatory assessment service as a substitute for inpatient care.
  • To evaluate the acceptability and satisfaction levels of general practitioners and parents with the ambulatory service.
  • To quantify the impact of the ambulatory service on paediatric hospital admission rates.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of paediatric medical hospital admissions before and after the service implementation.

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  • Postal questionnaire survey distributed to local general practitioners.
  • Telephone survey conducted with parents of children utilizing the ambulatory assessment service.

    • Main Results:

    • A 47% reduction in paediatric hospital admissions was observed by the third year of the ambulatory service's operation.
    • 84% of responding general practitioners found the service beneficial, with 97% reporting easy access and prompt consultations.
    • 98% of surveyed parents expressed satisfaction with the service, with 82% believing their child benefited from avoiding hospital admission.

    Conclusions:

    • A paediatric ambulatory assessment unit is an effective and acceptable alternative to inpatient care.
    • The service successfully reduced hospital admissions while meeting the needs of children, families, and general practitioners.
    • Implementing such ambulatory services can optimize pediatric healthcare resource utilization and improve patient and family experiences.