Children with complex chronic conditions: an evaluation from the standpoint of academic publications

Children with complex chronic conditions (CCC) belong to a distinct pediatric group, characterized by the (potential) manifestation of wide range pathologies requires long-term multidisciplinary health care, alongside recurrent hospitalizations and, in many cases, dependent on use technology for life maintenance. The need seek, organize and disseminate bibliographic information CCC led us chart scientific production this theme, complete search academic publications was conducted two databases, Web Science Scopus. results indicate significant growth research over years, matching both, increased number cases consequent rise expectancy these children. is concentrated United States America, reflecting discussing access system that country. We observed main thematic areas were related hospitalization, needs, coordination care oral health. have inequitable levels treatment CCC, according family income, place residence, educational level, race/ethnicity, evidencing urgent formulation implementation public policies address portion population. Thus, it expected present study will serve as bridge guide development potential new projects, actions promote stimulate studies relevant theme so far, neglected.