Enrollment disparities in the PCPLC's patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) study.

Background: Patient-reported outcomes have become an important metric for assessing quality of life and long-term clinical status. The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) evaluates the quality of life of patients with congenital colorectal diagnoses through the PCPLC Patient (and Parent) Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) study. We sought to identify how socioeconomic disparities affect the enrollment rates of our patient population in the PROMs study.

Risk factors for peripherally inserted central catheter complications in neonates.

Objective: To determine factors associated with nonelective PICC removal and complications.

Study Design: Overall, 1234 PICCs were placed in 918 hospitalized infants <45 weeks postmenstrual age. Outcomes studied include nonelective PICC removal (removal prior to completion of therapy) and line complications.