This study, called the FAAN-C trial, is looking at the best way for children to follow up with doctors after being hospitalized for common infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin infections, or stomach flu (gastroenteritis). We are comparing two approaches: 1. **As-needed follow-up:** You'll be told that scheduling a follow-up visit isn't immediately necessary, and you can decide if your child needs one based on their symptoms. 2. **Automatic follow-up:** You'll be asked to schedule and attend a follow-up visit even if your child feels better. The main goal is to see if one approach leads to fewer children being readmitted to the hospital within 14 days of discharge. To join, your child must be under 18 and have been hospitalized for one of these infections, and a parent must speak English or Spanish. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status, but aims to enroll 2674 participants.

Study design

This is a multicenter randomized controlled trial, meaning participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two follow-up approaches. The study plans to enroll 2674 children.

What's involved

Participants will receive a recommendation at hospital discharge for either as-needed or automatic follow-up. The automatic follow-up group will be instructed to schedule and attend a follow-up visit.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The study will measure hospital readmission within 14 days of hospital discharge.

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