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Variations in hospitalization outcomes in children admitted with seizures between 2003 and 2006

Shannon M Standridge1, Paul S Horn

  • 1Department of Child Neurology, Cincinnati, Children's Hospital, Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. Shannon.Standridge@cchmc.org

Journal of Child Neurology
|March 13, 2012
PubMed

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This study analyzed the economic impact of pediatric seizures in the US. Government-insured patients experienced longer hospital stays, but costs were similar across insurance types, revealing healthcare disparities.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health Economics
  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Economics

Background:

  • Economic factors significantly influence medical condition management.
  • Understanding the economic impact of pediatric seizures is crucial for healthcare planning.
  • Previous research has not fully characterized the financial burden of pediatric seizures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the economic impact of pediatric seizures in the United States.
  • To analyze hospitalization costs, length of stay, and care variations for pediatric seizures.
  • To identify disparities in healthcare utilization for pediatric seizure management.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Kids' Inpatient Database (KID), a large national dataset.
  • Analyzed data from pediatric seizure discharges in 2003 and 2006.
  • Compared hospital costs and length of stay across different primary payer groups.

Main Results:

  • A total of 63,719 pediatric seizure discharges were analyzed.
  • Mean hospital costs were $4105 in 2003 and $4553 in 2006.
  • Government-insured patients had significantly longer hospital stays (P < .0001) but similar total costs compared to other insurance groups.

Conclusions:

  • Significant disparities in healthcare utilization exist for pediatric seizure management.
  • Healthcare entities must prioritize cost management strategies for pediatric seizures, especially in challenging economic times.
  • Further research is needed to address the identified healthcare utilization disparities.

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