Publications by authors named "Shazia Marikar"
Emerg Med Australas
February 2025
Article Synopsis
- SSRDs are complex disorders seen often in pediatric EDs, but little is known about patient visits before hospital admission.
- A study analyzed the medical records of 123 children and adolescents with SSRD to track their ED usage in the year prior to hospitalization, focusing on patient demographics and presentation details.
- Findings showed that while pain was a significant factor in repeated ED visits, many patients received insufficient mental health follow-up, highlighting the need for better training for ED staff in SSRD diagnosis and improved care pathways to potentially reduce hospital admissions.
