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Pediatric practice in a summer sleep-away camp

H Trachtman1, A C Woloski-Wruble, N Kilimnick

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Schneider Children's Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY 11042.

Clinical Pediatrics
|November 1, 1994
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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Camp Medicine
  • Public Health Surveillance

Background:

  • Assessing pediatric health in residential camp settings is crucial for understanding common ailments and injury patterns.
  • Camp environments present unique challenges and opportunities for healthcare delivery to children.
  • Previous research has not extensively detailed the clinical practice patterns in large, sleep-away camps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey clinical practice and analyze health complaints during a 4-week period at a large sleep-away camp.
  • To identify the most frequent health issues and demographic factors influencing medical help-seeking behavior in campers.
  • To evaluate the severity and type of health problems encountered in a camp population.

Main Methods:

  • A 4-week prospective survey of clinical practice at a Pennsylvania sleep-away camp.
  • Data collection included all infirmary visits for 694 campers and 266 staff.
  • Analysis focused on presenting complaints, patient demographics, and health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • 895 infirmary visits were recorded; 190 children sought care multiple times.
  • Younger children and girls were more likely to seek medical attention.
  • Common issues included sports injuries and upper respiratory infections; tick bites and significant psychosocial problems were absent.

Conclusions:

  • Camp health issues are generally minor, comparable to those at home, with a notable increase in sports injuries.
  • Children accurately report symptoms and benefit from appropriate medical care in a camp setting.
  • The study highlights the generally good health of campers and the effectiveness of on-site medical services.

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