Pediatric Update - Top 10 Articles

Ten practice-changing studies from 2023, distilled for busy pediatric hospitalists. In this on-demand update, we appraise methods, summarize the Top 10 findings in Pediatric Hospital Medicine, and identify actionable shifts you can apply at the bedside. You’ll evaluate evidence, recognize social drivers of inpatient outcomes, reflect on research gaps, and understand how to improve care right away.

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On-Demand

Expires on Apr 30, 2027

Cost

Member: $0.00

Non-Member: $55.00

Credit Offered

1.25 CME Credits

1.25 ABIM-MOC Points

1.25 Participation Credits

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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:

Understand our process of appraising articles published in the field of Pediatric Hospital Medicine in 2023.
Summarize 10 of the most impactful articles published in the field of Pediatric Hospital Medicine in 2023.
Identify areas to implement clinical practice changes as described in recent literature in the field of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
Reflect on pertinent areas for future research in the field of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
Recognize how social factors contribute to the health and wellbeing of hospitalized pediatric patients.

Faculty

Jaclyn Vargas
Merritt ten Hope

Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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