Neighborhood Inequality and Emergency Department Utilization in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Graduates

Neonatal intensive care unit graduates residing in high-risk neighborhoods were at increased risk of emergency department (ED) utilization and had higher rates of social/environmental risk factors. Distances to primary care provider and ED did not contribute to ED utilization. Knowledge of neighborhood risk is important for preventative service reform.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - June 29, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Surya Manickam, Patrick M. Vivier, Michelle L. Rogers, Elisabeth C. McGowan, Raul Smego, Richard Tucker, Betty R. Vohr Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research