Changes in Academic Standardized Testing After Pediatric Intensive Care - Takeaways - MDSpire

Changes in Academic Standardized Testing After Pediatric Intensive Care

  • By

  • Claire C. Foster

  • Melanie Boyd

  • Erin F. Carlton

  • Jill Fussell

  • Chayla R. Slaton

  • Sarah McKenzie

  • Katherine Irby

  • Peter M. Mourani

  • Clare C. Brown

  • Aline B. Maddux

  • April 30, 2026

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    Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission is linked to decreased cognitive functioning in children.

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    This study utilized Arkansas Department of Education data to evaluate academic performance post-PICU admission.

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    The research aimed to quantify the impact of PICU admission on participation and performance in standardized tests.

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    Standardized test scores were converted to statewide z scores for accurate comparison across different variables.

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    Propensity score matching was used to create a control group for evaluating the academic outcomes of PICU patients.

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Changes in Academic Standardized Testing After Pediatric Intensive Care

  • by Claire C. Foster, Melanie Boyd, Erin F. Carlton, Jill Fussell, Chayla R. Slaton, Sarah McKenzie, Katherine Irby, Peter M. Mourani, Clare C. Brown, Aline B. Maddux

  • April 30, 2026

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