Planned and unplanned hospital admissions and health-related school absence rates in children with neurodisability: Protocol for a population-based study using linked education and hospital data from England.

• DOI: 10.3310/nihropenres.13558.1
• Publication Date: 2024-05-01T10:15:06Z
• Authors: Laura Gimeno; Ania Zylbersztejn; Ayana Cant; Katie Harron; Ruth Gilbert
• Keywords: Longitudinal Study

Neurodisability describes a broad set of conditions affecting the brain and nervous system which result in functional limitations. Children with neurodisability have more hospital admissions than their peers without higher rates school absence. However, longitudinal evidence comparing admission absence children to throughout is limited, as understanding about whether differences are greatest for planned care (e.g., scheduled appointments) or unplanned care. This study will describe due illness medical reasons primary (Reception Year 6, ages 4 11 England) all other children, using linked individual-level health education data.