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Pediatric acute sinusitis: predictors of increased resource utilization.

Deepak R Dugar1, Lina Lander, Aditya Mahalingam-Dhingra

  • 1George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.

The Laryngoscope
|November 30, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric acute sinusitis management shows significant national cost variations. Male gender, teaching hospitals, and geographic location predict higher resource use, highlighting areas for potential cost-saving interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Acute sinusitis is a common diagnosis in children.
  • Variations in healthcare resource utilization can significantly impact costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine variations in resource utilization for pediatric acute sinusitis management.
  • Identify factors associated with increased healthcare costs in pediatric sinusitis cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of the Kids' Inpatient Database 2006.
  • Utilized International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) codes for acute sinusitis.

Main Results:

  • 8,381 pediatric patients with acute sinusitis were analyzed.
  • Mean total charges were $20,062, with significant geographic variation (e.g., $5,837 in Arkansas to $48,327 in California).
  • Male gender, teaching hospital status, metropolitan location, western region, and complex admission/discharge pathways predicted higher charges.

Conclusions:

  • Significant national variations exist in the management and resource utilization for pediatric acute sinusitis.
  • Identifying predictors of increased resource utilization can inform interventions.
  • Benchmarking and targeted strategies may reduce the economic burden while maintaining optimal patient outcomes.