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2021 Update on Pediatric Overuse

Nathan M Money1, Alan R Schroeder2, Ricardo A Quinonez3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Pediatrics
|January 21, 2022
PubMed

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This review summarizes 10 key articles on pediatric medical overuse from 2019-2020. It highlights critical research to reduce unnecessary medical interventions in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Healthcare Overuse
  • Medical Research

Background:

  • Pediatric medical overuse is a growing concern.
  • Identifying and addressing overuse is crucial for child health.
  • Recent literature provides insights into this issue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize impactful research on pediatric medical overuse.
  • To consolidate findings from 2019-2020 literature.
  • To inform clinical practice and future research.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search for articles published 2019-2020.
  • Selection of 10 high-impact articles on pediatric medical overuse.
  • Concise summarization of key findings and methodologies.

Main Results:

  • Identified 10 significant articles focusing on pediatric medical overuse.
  • Summaries cover diverse aspects of overuse, including diagnostics and therapeutics.
  • The selected articles offer critical perspectives on current practices.

Conclusions:

  • The reviewed literature underscores the need for vigilance against medical overuse in pediatrics.
  • Evidence suggests opportunities for optimizing care and reducing unnecessary procedures.
  • Further research and guideline development are warranted.

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