Examining The Role Of Insurance Type On Disparities In Pediatric Sports-related Concussion Follow-up
Location
LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Event Website
https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/genetics/2023_medical_student_research_poster_symposium.aspx
Presentation Date
23-10-2023 8:29 AM
Description
Background: Pediatric sports-related concussions (SRC) have increased over the past decade and are the primary cause of concussions in children. Children who have suffered concussions are more likely to have adverse long-term outcomes. The inability to adhere to concussion care recommendations has been shown to have longer recovery times and worse outcomes. Disparities in follow-up care have been shown particularly among pediatric patients who are publicly insured and identify as Black. Further examination is needed to determine if this disparity is driven by patients missing appointments or provider bias. Our aim was to examine the number and length of SRC follow-ups stratified by insurance type in our region. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of patients
Recommended Citation
Khan, Shahrukh T., "Examining The Role Of Insurance Type On Disparities In Pediatric Sports-related Concussion Follow-up" (2023). Medical Student Research Poster Symposium. 57.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/sommrd/2023MSRD/Posters/57
Examining The Role Of Insurance Type On Disparities In Pediatric Sports-related Concussion Follow-up
LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Background: Pediatric sports-related concussions (SRC) have increased over the past decade and are the primary cause of concussions in children. Children who have suffered concussions are more likely to have adverse long-term outcomes. The inability to adhere to concussion care recommendations has been shown to have longer recovery times and worse outcomes. Disparities in follow-up care have been shown particularly among pediatric patients who are publicly insured and identify as Black. Further examination is needed to determine if this disparity is driven by patients missing appointments or provider bias. Our aim was to examine the number and length of SRC follow-ups stratified by insurance type in our region. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of patients
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/sommrd/2023MSRD/Posters/57
Comments
Mentor: Dr. Jessica Zagory LSUHSC, Department of Surgery