Importance Posthospitalization follow-up visits are prescribed frequently for children with
bronchiolitis. The rationale for this practice is unclear, but prior work has indicated that
families value these visits for the reassurance provided. The overall risks and benefits of
scheduled visits have not been evaluated. Objective To assess whether an as-needed
posthospitalization follow-up visit is noninferior to a scheduled posthospitalization follow-up
visit with respect to reducing anxiety among parents of children hospitalized for bronchiolitis …