Missed Visits in Pediatric Home Health Therapy Services

Children with medical complexity (CMC) require specialized healthcare services, including habilitative and rehabilitative therapy services. Occupational, physical, and speech therapy aim to maximize function, reduce caregiver burden, and enhance the quality of life of both CMC and their families. Providing therapy services in the home reduces transportation barriers, mitigates risks posed by attending outpatient clinics, and may improve family stability. Barriers to accessing home care therapy services have not previously been described. Understanding barriers to home care therapy services are crucial for the development of strategies to improve access. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the prevalence and reasons for missed visits among CMC receiving home care therapy services.