Hospitalization Events among Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease in Basra, Iraq
Joint Authors
Salman, Zeina A.
Hassan, Meaad K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
Despite improvements in the management of sickle cell disease (SCD), many patients still experience disease-related complications requiring hospitalizations.
The objectives of this study were to identify causes of hospitalization among these patients and factors associated with the length of hospital stay (LOS) and readmission.
Methods.
Data from 160 patients (<14 years old) with SCD who were admitted to the Basra Maternity and Children’s Hospital from the first of January 2012 through July 2012 were analyzed.
Results.
The main causes of hospitalization were acute painful crises (73.84%), infections (9.28%), acute chest syndrome (8.02%), and acute splenic sequestration crisis (6.32%).
The mean LOS was 4.34±2.85 days.
The LOS for patients on hydroxyurea (3.41±2.64 days) was shorter than that for patients who were not (4.59±2.86 days), P<0.05.
The readmission rate (23.1%) was significantly higher among patients with frequent hospitalizations in the previous year (OR 9.352, 95% CI 2.011–43.49), asthma symptoms (OR 4.225, 95% CI 1.125–15.862), and opioid use (OR 6.588, 95% CI 1.104–30.336).
Patients on hydroxyurea were less likely to be readmitted (OR 0.082, 95% CI 0.10–0.663).
Conclusions.
There is a relatively high readmission rate among patients with SCD in Basra.
The use of hydroxyurea significantly decreases the LOS and readmission rate.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Salman, Zeina A.& Hassan, Meaad K.. 2015. Hospitalization Events among Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease in Basra, Iraq. Anemia،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1053779
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Salman, Zeina A.& Hassan, Meaad K.. Hospitalization Events among Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease in Basra, Iraq. Anemia No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1053779
American Medical Association (AMA)
Salman, Zeina A.& Hassan, Meaad K.. Hospitalization Events among Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease in Basra, Iraq. Anemia. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1053779
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1053779