Key result
Introduction of a hospitalist system reduced length of stay by 0.23 days for asthma and 0.19 days for dehydration, resulting in average cost-per-case reductions of $105.51 and $86.22.
Why the study?
Does a hospitalist system reduce length of stay and costs in pediatric patients admitted for common conditions?
Population
2,971 pediatric patients admitted for asthma, dehydration, or viral illness at a freestanding children's…
Comparison
Implementation of a hospitalist system. vs Pre-hospitalist system and a concurrent…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support hospitalist models in pediatrics; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials before practice change.
Cohort (n=2,971)
No
Does a hospitalist system reduce length of stay and costs in pediatric patients admitted for common conditions?
Implementation of a hospitalist system for common pediatric admissions can significantly reduce length of stay and hospital costs.
Srivastava et al. (2007) conducted a cohort in Asthma, dehydration, or viral illness (n=2,971). Hospitalist system vs. Non-hospitalist system (HMO 2) was evaluated on Length of stay and total costs. Introduction of a hospitalist system reduced length of stay by 0.23 days for asthma and 0.19 days for dehydration, resulting in average cost-per-case reductions of $105.51 and $86.22.
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