Impact of social determinants of health on outcomes in pediatric short bowel syndrome...

This was a retrospective cohort study of children with short bowel syndrome in an intestinal rehabilitation program, followed from 2006 to 2019.

The study asked whether social determinants of health predict outcomes like bloodstream infections, liver disease, and achieving enteral autonomy.

Social determinants of health do predict outcomes in pediatric short bowel syndrome in real ways.

Distance from the hospital was associated with higher risks of serious complications in children with short bowel syndrome.

Parental education was linked with fewer central line infections in children with short bowel syndrome.

Social determinants need to be considered to support families of children with short bowel syndrome better.