Innovating Pediatric Trauma Care with Digital Tools

Pediatric trauma remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with the transition from hospital to home posing significant challenges for families. SafeJourney, a digital companion, addresses these gaps by empowering families and coordinating care during the critical post-discharge period. Developed with input from diverse stakeholders, SafeJourney integrates digital tools such as a virtual companion, care dashboards, symptom tracking, educational resources, and telehealth integration. This innovative tool demonstrates the potential to transform post-discharge care by reducing emergency department visits and readmissions while enhancing family confidence and healthcare outcomes.

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Studies in health technology and informatics
Published
2025-02-18
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https://doi.org/10.3233/shti250023
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Emergency and Acute Care Studies
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Innovating Pediatric Trauma Care with Digital Tools

Neil Merritt, Stephanie Johnston, Andrew Mes
Studies in health technology and informatics
Emergency and Acute Care Studies
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Innovating Pediatric Trauma Care with Digital Tools

Neil Merritt, Stephanie Johnston, Andrew Mes
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Abstract

Pediatric trauma remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with the transition from hospital to home posing significant challenges for families. SafeJourney, a digital companion, addresses these gaps by empowering families and coordinating care during the critical post-discharge period. Developed with input from diverse stakeholders, SafeJourney integrates digital tools such as a virtual companion, care dashboards, symptom tracking, educational resources, and telehealth integration. This innovative tool demonstrates the potential to transform post-discharge care by reducing emergency department visits and readmissions while enhancing family confidence and healthcare outcomes.

Studies in health technology and informaticsVol. 322
London Health Sciences Centre (CA)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 95%
Emergency and Acute Care Studies
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