Pediatric Trauma Recidivism: A Statewide Risk Factor Analysis of the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC)

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National estimates suggest pediatric trauma recidivism is uncommon but are limited by short follow up and narrow ascertainment. We aimed to quantify the long-term frequency of trauma recidivism in a statewide pediatric population and identify risk factors for re-injury.

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Article · Apr 2024 · 1 min read

In brief

This population-based study uses Maryland's statewide health database to examine long-term patterns of repeat traumatic injuries in children, addressing gaps in national data limited by short follow-up periods. The research identifies clinical and demographic risk factors associated with trauma recidivism to inform targeted prevention strategies.

Pediatric trauma recidivism may be underestimated due to short follow-up periods in national studies
Statewide data enables more comprehensive tracking of repeat injuries in children over extended timeframes
Identifying risk factors for re-injury can guide targeted prevention strategies in high-risk pediatric populations

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