Predicting respiratory hospital admissions in young people with cerebral palsy

Abstract

Objective To determine the early predictors of respiratory hospital admissions in young people with cerebral palsy (CP). Design A 3-year prospective cohort study using linked data.

Putting prevention into practice for the benefit of children and young people with cerebral palsy

“…We are only at the beginning of understanding the complex interaction between these risk factors, and the collaboration of multiple professions is much needed in this endeavour. The study by Blackmore et al 4 will hopefully inspire others to explore this area.…”

“…Blackmore et al 4 further explore the predictors for respiratory hospital admissions in young people with CP in a prospective study of the same cohort. Self-reports and caregiver reports were linked with hospital records.…”

Continuity of Care Is Associated with Medical Costs and Inpatient Days in Children with Cerebral Palsy

“…The uneven distribution of medical resources suggests that children with CP living in Southern or Eastern areas would have more inpatient days because of an inadequate workforce and medical support. In children with CP, respiratory diseases, including pneumonia episodes, are a principal cause of premature death and hospitalization [44]. Procedures, medicines, and the care-providing source involved in inpatient hospital stays lead to large medical expenses.…”

Respiratory hospital admissions and emergency department visits in young people with cerebral palsy: 5-year follow-up

“…We recently reported a 3-year longitudinal study of 482 young people (aged 1–26 years) with CP 3. At the beginning of the study, participants or their carers reported on a range of respiratory symptoms and comorbidities.…”

“…Table 1 shows hospital admissions cumulatively for 5 years. The 3-year data (as reported in our previous paper3) are shown for comparison. During the 5 years, there were 322 admissions for 77 participants.…”