Social Deprivation Index Affects Time to MRI after knee injury in pediatric patients and is predicted by patient demographics

CONCLUSION: Increased SDI is independently associated with longer time from clinic visit to knee MRI order and longer time from clinic visit to knee MRI completion in our pediatric population. Recognizing potential barriers to orthopedic care can help create the change necessary to provide the best possible care for all individual patients.PMID:38618689 | DOI:10.1080/00913847.2024.2342235

Source: Health Physics - April 15, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Catherine M Nacier Emil Stefan Vutescu Michael A Bergen Matthew S Quinn J Alex Albright Aristides I Cruz Source Type: research