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Faison K, Moon A, Buckman C, Cortright L, Tumin D, Campbell C, Beamon B. Change of address as a measure of housing insecurity predicting rural emergency department revisits after asthma exacerbation. J Asthma 2020; 58:1616-1622. [PMID: 32878515 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2020.1818773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Housing insecurity is an important socioeconomic factor that may impact emergency department (ED) use for children with asthma, but housing insecurity screening has primarily relied on patient surveys or linkage to external data sources. Using patient addresses recorded in the electronic medical record (EMR), we sought to correlate recent changes in address (as a proxy for housing insecurity) with ED revisit risk. METHODS We retrospectively identified patients age 2-17 years seen in our rural ED for asthma exacerbation during 2016-2018. We used EMR data from the 12 months before the earliest ED visit to compare patients with and without a recent change of address (over previous 12 months) on 30- and 90-day all-cause and asthma-specific ED revisits. RESULTS The study included 632 children, of whom 85 (13%) had a recent address change before the index ED visit. Moving was not associated with asthma-specific 30-day or 90-day revisits. Ninety-day all-cause revisits were more common among patients who had recently moved (36% vs. 25%; p = 0.019), although this difference was not statistically significant after multivariable adjustment for Medicaid insurance coverage and number of recent health system encounters (odds ratio: 1.49; 95% confidence interval: 0.91, 2.46; p = 0.114). CONCLUSIONS A history of recent address change in the EMR was not independently associated with repeat ED visits for asthma exacerbation. Many children presenting to the ED did not have recent encounters with our health system where address could be ascertained. This EMR-based proxy for housing insecurity may be more applicable to patients under continuous follow-up.
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- Keia Faison
- Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Sociology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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Metz J, Burns R. Pediatric Boot Camp Series: Longitudinal Care for a Child With Asthma-From the Emergency Department to Outpatient Clinic. MEDEDPORTAL : THE JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES 2020; 16:10906. [PMID: 32656327 PMCID: PMC7336832 DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Childhood asthma is a major source of worldwide morbidity and mortality. Successful management requires a broad spectrum of skills. Given the prevalence, medical students should be proficient in evaluating and managing asthma, including the acute treatment of an exacerbation through the maintenance phase. METHODS We used a high-fidelity simulation case of a 2-year-old boy presenting to the emergency room in respiratory distress to let medical students practice the assessment and management of a patient in status asthmaticus. Small-group, case-based discussions combined with provider/parent role-playing facilitated building a framework for addressing the medical management and social aspects of asthma control. Large-group discussions and review of national asthma guidelines helped solidify the material. RESULTS Forty-one fourth-year medical students participated in this curriculum over a 5-year period. All participants strongly agreed with the statement "I took away ideas that I plan to apply to internship." Using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree), the mean agreement with the statement "This simulation session and debrief was useful" was 5 and with "The small-group role-play and discussions were useful" was 4.5. Students reported that they had a better framework for the treatment and management of asthma. DISCUSSION This curriculum is unique in that it uses one unifying case through different phases of care to allow participants to demonstrate comprehensive management of childhood asthma in various practice settings. The curriculum can be used independently or in conjunction with other learning activities as part of a pediatric boot camp.
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- James Metz
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Robert Larner, M.D., College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
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- Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine
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Gushue C, Miller R, Sheikh S, Allen ED, Tobias JD, Hayes D, Tumin D. Gaps in health insurance coverage and emergency department use among children with asthma. J Asthma 2018; 56:1070-1078. [PMID: 30365346 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2018.1523929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Background: Gaps in health insurance coverage may complicate asthma management and increase emergency department (ED) use. Using two nationally-representative surveys, we characterize the prevalence of coverage gaps among children with asthma, and describe their association with ED visits in this population. Methods: De-identified data were obtained from the 2016 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) and National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Among children with asthma, we classified coverage over the past year as: (1) continuous private, (2) continuous public, (3) gap in coverage, and (4) continuously uninsured. The primary outcome was all-cause ED visits in the past year (both surveys). Secondary outcomes included unmet health care needs (NSCH), asthma-related ED visits or hospitalizations (NHIS) and asthma exacerbations (NHIS). Results: The analysis included 3739 (NSCH) and 854 (NHIS) children with asthma, representing a population of 5.5 million children in the US. Estimated prevalence of coverage gaps was 5% in the NSCH and 3% in the NHIS. On multivariable ordinal logistic regression using NSCH data, coverage gaps were associated with increased all-cause ED use (OR = 2.5; 95% CI: 1.3, 4.7, p = 0.005), compared to continuous private coverage. Further analysis confirmed higher odds of unmet health care needs, asthma exacerbations, and asthma-related ED visits among children with coverage gaps. Conclusions: Children with asthma who experience insurance coverage gaps have increased ED use, possibly related to poorer access to appropriate health care. Protecting insurance coverage continuity may reduce ED use and improve clinical outcomes in this population.
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- Courtney Gushue
- Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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Assessing asthma in the otolaryngologist's office. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018; 25:223-230. [PMID: 28234779 DOI: 10.1097/moo.0000000000000351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To familiarize otolaryngologists and other practitioners with basic diagnosis and treatment of asthma in adults and children based on current literature. RECENT FINDINGS Increased fractional excretion of nitrous oxide and sputum eosinophils have been identified in asthmatic patients being evaluated for chronic cough and appear to be more sensitive in diagnosis than traditional spirometry. Both sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy modalities are effective in decreasing symptoms and medication use in patients with allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma. SUMMARY Undiagnosed comorbid asthma is prevalent among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and allergic rhinitis and control of all diseases processes greatly improves quality of life. Office spirometry is a helpful tool in the evaluation and management of asthma. Otolaryngologists should be able to recognize undiagnosed or poorly controlled asthma, initiate and improve medical therapy, and treat rhinosinusitis to improve asthma control.
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Kohli N, DeCarlo D, Goldstein NA, Silverman J. Asthma outcomes after adenotonsillectomy: A systematic review. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 90:107-112. [PMID: 27729114 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2016] [Revised: 08/30/2016] [Accepted: 08/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OUTCOME OBJECTIVE For over fifty years, otolaryngologists, allergists, and immunologists have debated the effect of adenoidectomy or adenotonsillectomy on asthma outcomes in children. Although some have suggested that adenotonsillectomy may contribute to the subsequent development of asthma in children, others have argued that a common mechanism may cause both upper and lower airway disease, and that children who have symptoms severe enough to warrant adenotonsillectomy are also at increased risk of asthma and atopic disease. The link between asthma and upper airway disease may involve upper airway inflammation. Our goal is to perform a systematic review of asthma outcomes following adenoidectomy or adenotonsillectomy in the pediatric population. Our goal is to assess the effect of adenoidectomy or adenotonsillectomy on markers of asthma severity in children with obstructive sleep apnea. METHODS We performed a systematic review using the PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases using search terms related to asthma, adenoidectomy, and adenotonsillectomy. Inclusion criteria were defined as pediatric subjects aged 18 years or younger with a history of asthma, undergoing adenoidectomy, or adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea. Database studies and case studies with or without control groups were included in the study. Exclusion criteria were patients with follow-up greater than 1 year after surgery, craniofacial syndromes, or additional significant comorbidities. RESULTS A total of 567 abstracts were identified; 549 were excluded immediately. Eighteen full-text articles were assessed for eligibility and four articles were included in the qualitative synthesis. These data are consistent in correlating adenotonsillectomy in asthmatic children with decreased asthma severity. Markers of asthma severity including respiratory medication use, emergency room visits for asthma-related symptoms, overall asthma symptoms, and asthma-related exacerbations were all significantly reduced following adenotonsillectomy. CONCLUSION We present a systematic review of asthma outcomes following surgical intervention for sleep apnea in the pediatric population. All included studies found clinically significant reductions in markers of asthma severity after adenotonsillectomy. Though further prospective trials are needed to determine a causal relationship between adenotonsillectomy and modulation of asthma, the compilation of data suggest a definitive association.
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- Nikita Kohli
- Department of Otolaryngology, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, 450 Clarkson Ave Box 126, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA.
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- School of Medicine, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, 450 Clarkson Ave Box 126, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, 450 Clarkson Ave Box 126, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA
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