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Aerodigestive Programs Enhance Outcomes in Pediatric Patients
Christopher T Wootten1, Ryan Belcher1, Christian R Francom2
1Department of Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2200 Children's Way, Doctor's Office Tower 7th Floor, Nashville, TN 37232, USA; Pediatric Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2200 Children's Way, Doctor's Office Tower 7th Floor, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|August 12, 2019
Summary
Pediatric aerodigestive programs coordinate specialists to improve surgical outcomes for children with complex conditions. These multidisciplinary clinics enhance care value and efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Early surgical optimization efforts involved evaluating multiple organ systems.
- Coordinated clinics emerged, integrating various services and testing.
- These led to the development of aerodigestive programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the origin and value of aerodigestive programs.
- To serve as a primer for facilitating similar multidisciplinary programs.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical development of aerodigestive programs.
- Analysis of the impact of these programs on healthcare value.
- Identification of key components for program facilitation.
Main Results:
- Aerodigestive programs have increased the value of care nationally.
- Multidisciplinary experts provide organized and efficient care.
- These programs are crucial for children with complex needs.
Conclusions:
- Aerodigestive programs represent a valuable model for coordinated pediatric care.
- Facilitating such programs can improve outcomes for complex pediatric cases.
- Understanding their structure is key for healthcare administrators and providers.
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