Application of measurement tools to pediatric emergency medicine.

TitleApplication of measurement tools to pediatric emergency medicine.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2002
AuthorsGarrison HG, Maio RF, Spaite DW
JournalAmbul Pediatr
Volume2
Issue4 Suppl
Pagination319-22
Date Published2002 Jul-Aug
ISSN Number1530-1567
KeywordsChild, Emergency Medicine, Health Services Research, Humans, Outcome Assessment (Health Care), Pediatrics, Risk Adjustment, Risk Assessment
Abstract

A focus on children and the limited time frame of the emergency care setting makes pediatric emergency medicine (EM) outcomes research a challenging endeavor. To address the challenges, pediatric EM researchers must choose their risk adjustment and outcomes measures carefully. This article provides guidance to those researchers through a series of questions and answers, with an emphasis on present and future measurement tools and the steps needed to further develop the field.

Alternate JournalAmbul Pediatr
PubMed ID12135406
Faculty Reference: 
Daniel W. Spaite, MD