Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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Previous studies in adults admitted to pediatric hospitals primarily investigated associations between complex chronic condition characteristics and patient outcomes. Our study explored the association of age with length of stay (LOS) and total cost in these adults, accounting for other patient factors. ⋯ There was a significant positive association between age and total cost, with adults 18-20 years having 13% higher total cost (95% confidence interval [CI]: 12%-15%), 21-25 years with 25% higher total cost (95% CI: 22%-29%), and 25-99 years having 72% higher total cost (95% CI: 66%-79%) than 1-17 years. Our findings suggest expanding upon the existing status quo to identify the most appropriate environment to care for this unique and growing population, especially given the anticipated reduction in pediatric beds and subspecialty expertise.
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Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2024 Report) RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2023 PRIOR VERSIONS: Initial report was released in 2001 with major revisions in 2006, 2011, 2017, and 2023. This 2024 release is an update to the 2023 major revision DEVELOPER: Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) FUNDING SOURCE: GOLD TARGET POPULATION: Adults with a diagnosis of or at risk for COPD.