Problem. Children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) deserve a better health care system. The MCHB Core Elements and AMCHP Standards of Care were designed to stimulate health system improvement for CYSHCN. Rigorous multi-site research on system interventions related to the Elements and Standards is urgently needed. Goals. We propose to (1) create a national family-engaged CYSHCN research network through integration and alignment of CYSHCN experts; development and sharing of valuable Network assets; and vesting authority in CYSHCN & families at all levels; (2) advance knowledge of optimal health systems for CYSHCN by establishing a national research agenda to catalyze investigation; conducting multi-site health systems research on CYSHCN; disseminating findings to inspire health system improvements; and sustaining and scaling research activities with external funding; and (3) train emerging CYSHCN investigators by enhancing research training of emerging investigators; building strong intra and cross-institutional mentoring; and sparking emerging investigator projects with Network funds. Proposed Activities and Target Population. We will create a robust inclusive research infrastructure with a National Coordinating Center (NCC) and three Collaborative Research Entities (CREs) and a Secondary Data Center at its core with governance modeled after existing national research networks. We will engage families as partners at all levels. With diverse stakeholders we will establish a research agenda that prioritizes the most critical research topics in systems of care for CYSHCN and carry out such research on a national scale. In the first 5 years we will conduct at least 3 multisite prospective studies on health systems with the goal of obtaining external funding for each and 10 retrospective studies on populationbased databases. Targeted populations will include YSHCN those with medical complexity and vulnerable racial/ethnic and socioeconomic groups. Finally we will establish a national training program with the triad of integrated curriculum mentorship and small grant funding. Coordination. An Executive Committee (EC) and Steering Committee (SC) of Network leadership and representatives from the NCC and CREs will set policy and oversee Network activities in cooperation with MCHB. CREs will provide the primary settings for initial projects. Products. (1) Well-coordinated infrastructure to support family-engaged multi-site studies; (2) A published national research agenda; (3) At least 13 manuscripts reporting findings; 4) A website webinars and local and national presentations to disseminate findings; 5) For emerging researchers curriculum delivery a mentorship network and yearly small grant program. Evaluation. Adapt existing assessments of network effectiveness review progress semiannually and compare to objectives set by the SC; and evaluate each objective against specified goals. Quality improvement methods will be used to identify strategies to overcome missed targets.
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Markham JL, Hall M, Gay JC, Bettenhausen JL, Berry JG. Length of Stay and Cost of Pediatric Readmissions. Pediatrics. 2018 Apr;141(4). DOI:10.1542/peds.2017-2934 April 2018 29523706 Pediatrics
Feudtner C, Schall T, Nathanson P, Berry J. Ethical Framework for Risk Stratification and Mitigation Programs for Children with Medical Complexity. Pediatrics. 2018 Mar;141 (Suppl3):S250-S258. DOI:10.1542/peds.2017-1284E March 2018 29496976 Pediatrics
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Samuels-Kalow M, Peltz A, Rodean J, Hall M, Alpern ER, Aronson PL, Berry JG, Shaw KN, Morse RB, Freedman SB, Cohen E, Simon HK, Shah SS, Katsogridakis Y, Neuman MI. Predicting Low-Resource-Intensity Emergency Department Visits in Children. Acad Pediatr. 2018 Apr; 18(3):297-304. DOI:10.1016/j.acap.2017.12.012 April 2018 29331346 Acad Pediatr
Blaine K, Rogers J, O'Neill MR, McBride S, Faerber J, Feudtner C, Berry JG. Clinician Perceptions of the Importance of Hospital Discharge Components for Children. J Healthc Qual. 2018 Mar/Apr;40(2):79-88. DOI:10.1097/JHQ.0000000000000084 April 2018 29329135 J Healthc Qual
Russell CJ, Thurm C, Hall M, Simon TD, Neely MN, Berry JG. Risk Factors for Hospitalizations due to bacterial respiratory tract infections after tracheotomy. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2018 Mar;53(3):349-357. DOI:10.1002/ppul.23938 March 2018 29314789 Pediatr Pulmonol
Mahant S, Berry JG, Kimberlin DW. Neonatal HSV Disease: Balancing the Low Incidence with the Need to Treat Promptly. Pediatrics. 2018 Feb;141(2). DOI:10.1542/peds.2017-3647 February 2018 29298828 Pediatrics
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"Jiang W, Hall M, Berry JG. Comparative Effectiveness of Dexamethasone Versus Prednisone in Children Hospitalized With Acute Croup. Hosp Pediatr. 2022;12(10):892-898. doi:10.1542/hpeds.2022-006567
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Kelly MM, Hoonakker PLT, Nacht CL, et al. Parent Perspectives on Sharing Pediatric Hospitalization Clinical Notes.�Pediatrics. 2023;151(1):e2022057756. doi:10.1542/peds.2022-057756 DOI:doi:10.1542/peds.2022-057756 January 2023 Pediatrics
Lillvis DF, Sheehan KM, Yu J, Noyes K, Harmon C, Kuo DZ. Comparing Pediatric Physical Trauma Outcomes by Special Health Care Needs Status. Hosp Pediatr. 2023;13(9):849-856. doi:10.1542/hpeds.2023-007226 DOI:doi:10.1542/hpeds.2023-007226 September 2023 Hosp Pediatr