High Area Deprivation Index is Associated With Discharge to Foster Care in Pediatric Patients With Non-accidental Trauma
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This study examines how neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage, measured by Area Deprivation Index, correlates with foster care placement outcomes in pediatric non-accidental trauma cases. The research explores the intersection of social determinants of health and child protection decisions following abuse-related injuries.
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- Area Deprivation Index (ADI) quantifies neighborhood disadvantage and correlates with pediatric NAT outcomes.
- Higher ADI scores are associated with increased likelihood of discharge to foster care in NAT cases.
- Social determinants of health significantly impact post-NAT disposition and child welfare system involvement.
- Neighborhood-level socioeconomic factors may influence child protection decisions beyond individual risk assessment.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. High Area Deprivation Index is Associated With Discharge to Foster Care in Pediatric Patients With Non-accidental Trauma. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-06-10. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/8724?via_space=staycurrentmd
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