Volume–Outcome Relationships in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Association Between Hospital Pediatric and Pediatric Oncology Volume With Mortality and Intensive Care Resources During Initial Therapy

A volume–outcome relationship has been shown in adult oncology. We investigated if an inverse association of volume and death exists in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) care. In assessing the association of volume and outcomes in a cohort of hospitalized pediatric ALL patients, we did not show an inverse relationship between volume and mortality or need for intensive care.
Source: Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Original Study Source Type: research