Hospital-Based School Program for Pediatric Cardiac Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Thibodaux Lia K., Orr Ashley L., Reisinger Debra L., Fodstad Jill, Xu Guang, Wikel Kristin, Curtin Michelle
Primary Institution: Wake Forest School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Hospital-based school programs can improve academic support for pediatric patients with cardiac diagnoses.
Conclusion
The study found that pediatric cardiac patients had high rates of individualized education programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans by the end of the study period.
Supporting Evidence
- 68.97% of patients had multiple encounters with the HBSP in a single year.
- 58.62% of patients had an IEP by the end of the study.
- 17.24% of patients had a Section 504 Plan by the end of the study.
- Patients averaged 9.83 direct instruction sessions during hospitalization.
Takeaway
Kids with heart problems might need extra help in school, and a special program in the hospital can help them get that support.
Methodology
Retrospective analysis of demographic and school support data for pediatric cardiac patients.
Limitations
The small sample size limits the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
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