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[Activity of pediatric acceptance in the Polyclinic of Modena: 1999 to 2003]

C Ruberto1, L Saviano, L Laudizi

  • 1Scuola di Specializzazione di Pediatria, Universita degli Studi, di Modena e Reggio Emilia.

La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica : Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
|May 31, 2007
PubMed

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Pediatric emergency wards saw increased, often improper, patient visits. Targeted health information for foreign families and a new outpatient clinic could improve care and reduce emergency room burden.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Analysis of pediatric emergency ward activity from 1999-2003.
  • Observed increase in patient contacts during the study period.
  • Identification of a significant proportion of inappropriate emergency visits.

Purpose:

  • To describe pediatric emergency ward activity trends.
  • To highlight the need for improved healthcare access and information dissemination.
  • To propose solutions for managing non-critical pediatric cases.

Summary:

  • Pediatric emergency ward contacts increased significantly between 1999 and 2003.
  • A majority of these contacts were deemed inappropriate for an emergency setting.
  • There is a clear need for enhanced health information, particularly for newly settled foreign families.

Impact:

  • Recommendations include providing targeted health education to vulnerable populations.
  • Proposes establishing a pediatric outpatient clinic for non-critical cases on weekends and holidays.
  • Aims to optimize emergency care resource allocation and improve overall pediatric healthcare delivery.

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