Reduction of Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Healthcare Utilization and Socioeconomic Disparities: Longitudinal Benefits of Quality Improvement
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Peter Juviler, Sarah Wegman, Marsha Pulhamus, Luis I. Ruffolo, Mariah R. Erlick, Anthony Loria, Miranda Chacon, Jan Schriefer, Benjamin Coffey, Elizabeth Levatino, University of Rochester G-tube Improvement Team, Marjorie J. Arca, Nicole A. Wilson, Derek
Topic overview
Disparities in emergency department (ED) utilization after gastrostomy (G-) tube placement were previously demonstrated at our children's hospital. We aimed to reduce postoperative G-tube dislodgements and ED visits with a particular focus on socially vulnerable children.
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