Factors Associated with Loss to Follow-Up in Pediatric Concussion Patients after Initial Visit: A Retrospective Study at a Concussion Clinic
Living with a biological parent and involvement in sports showed to be protective factors for loss to follow-up. Age at time of concussion and number of appointments were risk factors. A "golden window" of 2 appointments was identified, highlighting the need of a strong rapport and engagement in shared decision-making. Future directions include prospective studies implementing strategies targeting adolescents and building a strong patient-provider relationship.
Authors
- Emilia Núñez-Peña (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7295-0898)
- Alcy Torres (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5798-9161)
- Maria D Beletanga
- Santiago Almeida Campos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4351-8817)
- Ryan P. Kelly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5037-2441)
- María Cristina Díaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1591-4457)
- Alexia M. Perez
- P. Argente Del Castillo
- Shivangi Kataria
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- University of Vermont (US)
- Syneos Health (United States) (US)
- Miami Children's Hospital (US)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Pediatrics Clinical Practice
- Published
- 2024-10-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedcp.2024.200131
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00