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18-04-2024 | Lymphoma | Original Article

Sociodemographic factors and Child Opportunity Index disparities associated with missed care opportunities in pediatric patients with lymphoma and leukemia referred for FDG-PET/CT

Authors: Samantha Harrington, Neha Kwatra, Patrice Melvin, Ashley B. Tartarilla, Melicia Y. Whitley, Valentina Ferrer Valencia, Valerie L. Ward

Published in: Pediatric Radiology

Abstract

Background

Little data exists on the association of missed care opportunities (MCOs) in children referred for nuclear medicine/nuclear oncology imaging examinations and socioeconomic disparities.

Objective

To determine the prevalence of MCOs in children with lymphoma/leukemia scheduled for fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) and the impact of sociodemographic factors and Child Opportunity Index (COI).

Materials and methods

Retrospective analysis of MCOs in children with lymphoma/leukemia scheduled for FDG-PET/CT (2012 to 2022) was performed. In univariate analysis, patient, neighborhood, and appointment data were assessed across MCOs and completed appointments. Logistic regression evaluated independent effects of patient-, neighborhood-, and appointment-level factors with MCOs. Two-sided P-value < .05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

In 643 FDG-PET/CT appointments (n = 293 patients; median age 15 years (IQR 11.0–17.0 years); 37.9% female), there were 20 MCOs (3.1%) involving 16 patients. Only 8.2% appointments involved Black/African American non-Hispanic/Latino patients, yet they made up a quarter of total MCOs. Patients living in neighborhoods with very low or low COI experienced significantly higher MCOs versus zip codes with very high COI (6.9% vs. 0.8%; P = 0.02). Logistic regression revealed significantly increased likelihood of MCOs for patients aged 18 to 21 [odds ratio (OR) 4.50; 95% CI 1.53–13.27; P = 0.007], Black/African American non-Hispanic/Latino (OR 3.20; 95% CI 1.08–9.49; P = 0.04), zip codes with very low or low COI (OR 9.60; 95% CI 1.24–74.30; P = 0.03), and unknown insurance status.

Conclusion

Children with lymphoma/leukemia, living in zip codes with very low or low COI, and who identified as Black/African American non-Hispanic/Latino experienced more MCOs. Our study supports the need to address intersecting sociodemographic, neighborhood, and health system factors that will improve equitable access to necessary healthcare imaging for children.

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Title: Sociodemographic factors and Child Opportunity Index disparities associated with missed care opportunities in pediatric patients with lymphoma and leukemia referred for FDG-PET/CT
Authors: Samantha Harrington
Neha Kwatra
Patrice Melvin
Ashley B. Tartarilla
Melicia Y. Whitley
Valentina Ferrer Valencia
Valerie L. Ward
Publication date: 18-04-2024
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Lymphoma
Leukemia
Positron Emission Tomography
Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
Published in: Pediatric Radiology
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-024-05924-6

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Sociodemographic factors and Child Opportunity Index disparities associated with missed care opportunities in pediatric patients with lymphoma and leukemia referred for FDG-PET/CT

Abstract

Background

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

Graphical abstract

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Abstract

Background

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

Graphical abstract

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