Prior emergency department visits predict future emergency department use in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease

Key Points

• Inflammatory bowel disease-related emergency department use is significantly influenced by recent visits, highlighting its predictive nature.
• A recent visit to the emergency department serves as a notable risk factor for additional future visits in this population.
• Assessment focused on pediatric patients, revealing a crucial link between prior visits and future emergency department use.
• Supportive measures may be necessary during the high-risk period following diagnosis to manage and mitigate emergency department visits.

Abstract