Respiratory follow-up to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children: twelve key steps

Among Aboriginal children, the burden of acute respiratory tract infections (ALRIs) with consequent bronchiectasis post-hospitalisation is high. Clinical practice guidelines recommend medical follow-up one-month following discharge, which provides an opportunity to screen and manage persistent symptoms and may prevent bronchiectasis.

Citation:
Laird P, Walker R, Gill FJ, Whitby J, Chang AB, Schultz A. Respiratory follow-up to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children: twelve key steps. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2021;15.

Keywords:
Aboriginal health; acute respiratory tract infections;

Abstract:
Among Aboriginal children, the burden of acute respiratory tract infections (ALRIs) with consequent bronchiectasis post-hospitalisation is high. Clinical practice guidelines recommend medical follow-up one-month following discharge, which provides an opportunity to screen and manage persistent symptoms and may prevent bronchiectasis.