Reduction of Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Healthcare Utilization and Socioeconomic Disparities: Longitudinal Benefits of Quality Improvement
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Gastrostomy TubePediatric SurgeryQuality ImprovementHealth DisparitiesEmergency Department UtilizationPostoperative ComplicationsSocial VulnerabilityHashtags
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