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Pediatric trauma: impact on work and family finances

J S Osberg1, P Kahn, K Rowe

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02111, USA.

Pediatrics
|November 1, 1996
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric trauma can cause significant, lasting work and financial problems for families. Severe injuries and longer hospital stays increase these financial burdens, highlighting the need for support.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric trauma research
  • Public health
  • Health economics

Background:

  • While national data on injury costs exist, the personal financial impact on families is understudied.
  • Understanding work and financial challenges after pediatric trauma is crucial for comprehensive care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the extent and nature of work and financial problems following pediatric trauma.
  • To identify predictors of these financial difficulties.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected on 182 children undergoing acute care and rehabilitation.
  • Parental surveys and medical, functional, and psychosocial testing of children.
  • Work and financial impact assessed at 1 and 6 months post-injury for 120 families.

Main Results:

  • Remarkable work and financial problems observed, even with mild injuries.
  • Serious issues persisted for some families up to 6 months post-discharge.
  • Severe injury, longer hospital stays, multiple impairments, and certain insurance types predicted greater financial strain.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood injuries can result in substantial and prolonged work and financial difficulties for families.
  • Clinicians and policymakers must address the financial repercussions of pediatric trauma in acute care and rehabilitation settings.
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