Key result
Pediatric hospitalist comanagement adds value over traditional consultation for complex surgical patients.
Why the study?
Comanagement programs between pediatric hospitalists and surgical providers are increasingly utilized given rising patient complexity, prompting a review of program establishment, benefits, and challenges.
Pediatric hospitalist comanagement models provide added value in the care of complex pediatric surgical patients compared to traditional consultation models.
May support comanagement adoption for complex pediatric surgical patients; leaves open need for prospective trials to confirm value.
There are multiple reasons why pediatric hospitalists become involved in the care of surgical patients. Several are related to postoperative complications or acute medical issues that arise during their hospitalization. Comanagement programs have become increasingly utilized in the care of such patients, providing a different model of collaboration between hospital medicine and surgical providers. Traditionally, pediatric hospital medicine providers were consulted only when acute needs were identified. There has been much added value seen in the use of comanagement models, especially given the increased complexity of pediatric surgical patients and the development of pediatric hospital medicine as a subspecialty. This article will discuss pediatric hospitalist comanagement of surgical patients, including program establishment, potential benefits, and services provided, as well as challenges and additional considerations. [ Pediatr Ann . 2024;53(9):e320–e323.]
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Shunte Anderson (2024) conducted a review in Pediatric surgical patients. Pediatric hospitalist comanagement vs. Traditional consultation model was evaluated. Pediatric hospitalist comanagement models provide a collaborative approach to caring for complex pediatric surgical patients, offering added value over traditional consultation models.
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