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At-home recovery following hospitalization for bronchiolitis

James M Robbins1, Uma R Kotagal, Narendra M Kini

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR, USA. robbinsjamesm@uams.edu

Ambulatory Pediatrics : the Official Journal of the Ambulatory Pediatric Association
|January 31, 2006
PubMed

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Many infants struggle with feeding and sleeping after bronchiolitis hospitalization. Delayed infant recovery impacts parental work and satisfaction with hospital care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory infection in infants.
  • Hospitalization for bronchiolitis can lead to prolonged recovery periods.
  • The impact of infant recovery on family dynamics is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize infant recovery at home after bronchiolitis hospitalization.
  • To assess the impact of recovery on families.
  • To examine the link between delayed recovery and parental satisfaction with hospital care.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 486 infants under 1 year hospitalized for bronchiolitis was studied.
  • Parents were interviewed 1-2 weeks post-discharge via telephone.
  • Interviews assessed functional recovery, symptoms, family disruption, and satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • Two-thirds of infants had routine difficulties (feeding, sleeping) on discharge day.
  • Lingering symptoms like cough (56%) and wheezing (27%) were common.
  • Delayed recovery correlated with parental work loss, increased daycare absence, and lower satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • A significant proportion of infants experience protracted recovery post-bronchiolitis hospitalization.
  • Delayed infant recovery negatively affects parental work and hospital care perceptions.
  • Anticipatory guidance can help families prepare for extended recovery and improve satisfaction.
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