Table 5Effect of Decision Aid on Management and 7-Day Outcomes

CharacteristicDecision aid (n = 493), No. (%)Usual care (n = 478), No. (%)Odds Ratio, 95% CIP value
Observed in the ED to determine the need for CT after being evaluated by the clinician271 (54.0)287 (60.0)0.81 (0.63-1.05).11
Cranial CT obtained in the ED109 (22.1)116 (24.3)0.81 (0.51-1.27).35
ED length of staya176.0 (135.2)198.8 (162.1)−22.8 (−41.6 to −4.0).02
Admitted to the hospital9 (1.8)9 (1.9)0.97 (0.38-2.45).94
Clinically important traumatic brain injury at 7 d0 (0.0)1 (0.2)b1.0 (1.0-1.0)1.0
ED return visit within 7 d10 (2.0)18 (3.8)0.54 (0.24-1.24).147

Abbreviations: CT, computed tomography; ED, emergency department.

aMeasures shown are mean (SD) and mean difference (95% CI).

bWas diagnosed during the index hospital visit, and the patient was admitted to the hospital for further management.

From: Using a Decision Aid in the Emergency Room to Help Parents of Children with Head Trauma Understand Options for Diagnosing Brain Injury

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