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ArticleJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews2024

Transportation Barriers in Pediatric Orthopaedic Clinic Visits.

Maia H Hauschild, Tishya A L Wren, Michelle Chavez, Hanna Omar, Rachel Y Goldstein

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Article in Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Follow-up After Proximal Femur Fracture Fixation-We Need to Do Better.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2025
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5 authors.

Maia H HauschildFrom the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
Tishya A L Wren
Michelle Chavez
Hanna Omar
Rachel Y GoldsteinORCID 0000-0002-3691-7529

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo identify what transportation barriers pediatric patients face when traveling to a major metropolitan orthopaedic center, how these barriers affect care, and what changes can be made to address this issue. STUDY

designA cross-sectional transportation survey was administered to 107 caregivers of patients being seen in the orthopaedic clinic at a tertiary children's hospital in a large metropolitan area. Using logistic regression analysis, we compared socioeconomic characteristics, transportation methods, and scheduling practices among caregivers who reported missing at least one visit in the past and those who reported never missing a visit.

results13% (14/108) of caregivers reported missing one or more past visits due to late arrival or transportation issues. Families that traveled more than 45 minutes to clinic (P = 0.04), waited more than one week to schedule a visit (P = 0.002), or reported difficulty scheduling a visit (P = 0.02) were significantly more likely to have a history of nonattendance. In addition, patients who were nonambulatory (P = 0.007), used a mobility device (P = 0.007), or were non-White (P < 0.05) were significantly more likely to have missed a visit.

conclusionTravel time, difficult or delayed scheduling, and patient ambulatory status were all associated with missing orthopaedic clinic visits although other socioeconomic factors were not related. Interventions to improve orthopaedic clinic attendance should focus on promoting accessibility for patients with mobility limitations and encouraging simple and timely scheduling practices.

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Health Services AccessibilityTransportationAdolescentAppointments and SchedulesCaregiversChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHospitals, PediatricHumansInfantMaleOrthopedics

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PMCPMC11387042

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