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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Pediatric Health Services
  • Swiss Healthcare System

Background:

  • Switzerland's healthcare system decentralizes pediatric hospital infrastructure to cantons.
  • Official statistics on pediatric hospital beds are currently unavailable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the lack of data by collecting and analyzing pediatric hospital bed information nationwide.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of pediatric bed availability in Switzerland.

Main Methods:

  • A national cross-sectional email survey was conducted in January 2023.
  • Data on structurally available and operated pediatric beds were collected and analyzed descriptively.

Main Results:

  • A total of 1751 beds were identified across 29 Swiss pediatric hospitals/departments, with 85% operated.
  • 112 were pediatric intensive care unit beds (80% operated) and 339 were neonatology beds (86% operated).
  • Significant regional disparities in bed-to-child ratios were observed, with lower ratios in Central Switzerland, Eastern Switzerland, and Ticino.

Conclusions:

  • The study highlights the current distribution of pediatric beds and a notable proportion of non-operated beds.
  • Findings underscore the importance of ongoing, comprehensive data collection for effective healthcare planning.
  • Addressing regional disparities in pediatric bed availability is crucial for equitable healthcare access.