Ambulatory pediatrics : the official journal of the Ambulatory Pediatric Association
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Comparative Study
Incidence and description of scooter-related injuries among children.
To describe trends in scooter-related injuries among US youth and compare scooter injuries to those related to in-line skates and skateboards. ⋯ The annual number of injuries related to scooters, which peaked in 2001, is now similar to the number of injuries related to in-line skates. Injuries related to scooters primarily involve children 5-12 years old, and forearm fractures are common. These data suggest helmets should be used, and protective equipment should be developed to reduce forearm fractures.
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To determine if differences between English- and Spanish-speaking parents in ratings of their children's health care can be explained by need for interpretive services. ⋯ Among Spanish- versus English-speaking parents, differences in ratings of whether providers spent enough time with children during medical encounters appear to be explained, in part, by need for interpretive services. No other differences in ratings of provider communication were found.
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Emergency department use and perceived delay in accessing illness care among children with Medicaid.
Children covered by Medicaid are at increased risk of emergency department (ED) utilization.Objective.-To examine whether an association exists between ED use and perceived delay in accessing acute care. ⋯ Children with managed care Medicaid are more likely to use the ED if parents perceive any delay in receiving illness care.