Publications by authors named "Stephanie Hodgson"
Background: Children with medical complexity (CMC) comprise 1% of the paediatric population, but account for over 30% of health service costs. Lack of healthcare integration and coordination for CMC is well-documented. To address this, a deep understanding of local contextual factors, experiences, and family-identified needs is crucial.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The Kids Guided Personalised Service (KidsGPS) is an integrated model of care coordination for children and young people (CYP) living with medical complexity. After successful implementation in an urban setting, the model of care will be rolled-out at scale to four rural regions in New South Wales, Australia to establish RuralKidsGPS. This paper describes the approach and methods for the outcome and implementation evaluation of RuralKidsGPS.
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- A study was conducted to create a consensus statement on high-value care for musculoskeletal conditions, involving a rapid literature review, surveys, and interviews with physiotherapists in Australia.
- The results identified two primary definitions of care, four key domains of high-value care, and several themes highlighting high-quality care necessary for patient treatment.
- The final consensus outlined three working definitions, a comprehensive model of high-value care, and emphasized that high-quality care should prioritize patient value and safety while being efficient and evidence-based.
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network developed the Asthma Follow up Integrated Care Initiative in 2016 to reduce pediatric asthma-related emergency department visits and hospital admissions by 50% through coordinated care.
- The initiative involved a two-phase implementation where care coordinators worked with families to ensure better asthma management, including follow-up GP visits and educational resources.
- Results showed a significant reduction in emergency department visits (43% in Phase I, 41% in Phase II) and hospital admissions (not fully detailed) within 6 and 12 months after enrollment in the program.