Disparities in child protective services involvement in pediatric traumatic brain injury
Topic overview
This retrospective study examines racial and ethnic disparities in child protective services involvement among pediatric traumatic brain injury patients at a level I trauma center. Despite automatic CPS referral policies for children ≤2 years, Hispanic patients showed significantly lower odds of CPS case acceptance compared to non-Hispanic White patients, revealing systemic inequities in child welfare responses to pediatric TBI.
Key takeaways
- Automatic CPS referral policies for TBI in children ≤2 years do not eliminate racial/ethnic disparities in case acceptance.
- Hispanic patients had 62% lower odds of CPS involvement compared to non-Hispanic White patients after adjusting for injury severity.
- Abusive head trauma carries higher morbidity/mortality than accidental TBI, making accurate identification critical.
- Socioeconomic factors and insurance status differ significantly across racial/ethnic groups in pediatric TBI populations.
- Institutional protocols alone are insufficient to address systemic disparities in child welfare involvement.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Disparities in child protective services involvement in pediatric traumatic brain injury. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-09-27. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9217?via_space=staycurrentmd
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