• J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Oct 2011

    Care coordination for children with complex care needs significantly reduces hospital utilization.

    • Sue Peter, Gervase Chaney, Theresa Zappia, Corinne Van Veldhuisen, Sandra Pereira, and Nick Santamaria.
    • Princess Margaret Hospital, Australia.
    • J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2011 Oct 1; 16 (4): 305-12.

    PurposeThe purpose was to evaluate an ambulatory care coordination program for children with complex care needs.Design And MethodsA pre- and postcohort evaluation design was implemented to analyze the impact on hospital utilization.ResultsResults included a decrease in emergency department presentations (15%, p < .001), hospital admissions (9%, p < .019), and hospital bed days (43%, p < .001). Economic analysis indicated a cost savings of $A 1.9 million per annum.Practice ImplicationsHospital utilization is significantly reduced for children with complex care needs through 24/7 care coordination.© 2011, Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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