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. 2025 May 1;8(5):e259474.
doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.9474.

Technology Dependence Among Hospitalized US Children

Emily J Goodwin  1   2   3 , Isabella Zaniletti  4 , S Margaret Wright  1   2   3 , Matt Hall  1   4 , Jeffrey D Colvin  1   2   3
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Technology Dependence Among Hospitalized US Children

Emily J Goodwin et al. JAMA Netw Open. .
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Plain language summary

This cross-sectional study assesses the frequency of pediatric inpatient discharges with technology dependence and the most frequent types and combinations of technology dependence across all hospital types.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

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