Management of race, ethnicity, and language data in the pediatric emergency department

Acad Emerg Med. 2024 Nov;31(11):1184-1187. doi: 10.1111/acem.14947. Epub 2024 May 29.

Abstract

In this secondary analysis of a multicenter investigation, we describe several gaps in the collection and management of pediatric race, ethnicity, and language data. These findings highlight the ongoing need for reliable data management processes as a crucial step toward advancing pediatric health equity.