Children with medical complexity (CMC) have medical fragility and intensive care needs that
are not easily met by existing health care models. CMC may have a congenital or acquired …

Background: The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) describes mechanisms for
organizing primary care to provide high-quality care across the full range of individuals' …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Health care use of children with medical complexity
(CMC), such as those with neurologic impairment or other complex chronic conditions …

Objective. Early diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is critical but
often delayed until school age. Few studies have identified factors that may delay diagnosis …

Context Early hospital readmission is emerging as an indicator of care quality. Some
children with chronic illnesses may be readmitted on a recurrent basis, but there are limited …

OBJECTIVE: Family-centered care (FCC) has received widespread endorsement for use in
care in the United States. In this study, we conducted a systematic review of evidence for …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to conduct the first known large scale survey of
parents of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) to determine their child's: oral …

Background Caring for children with chronic and complex medical needs places
extraordinary stress on parents and other family members. A scoping review was …

Understanding a care coordination framework, its functions, and its effects on children and
families is critical for patients and families themselves, as well as for pediatricians, pediatric …

CONTEXT. The receipt of health care in a medical home is increasingly touted as a
fundamental basis for improved care for persons with chronic conditions, yet the evidence …