Author:
Meurs Elsemieke A. I. M.,Siegert Carl E. H.,Uitvlugt Elien,Morabet Najla El,Stoffels Ruth J.,Schölvinck Dirk W.,Taverne Laura F.,Hulshof Pim B. J. E.,ten Horn Hilde J. S.,Noordman Philou C. W.,van Es Josien,van der Heijde Nicky,van der Ree Meike H.,van den Bosch Maurice A. A. J.,Karapinar-Çarkit Fatma
Abstract
AbstractKnowledge regarding preventable hospital readmissions is scarce. Our aim was to compare the clinical characteristics of potentially preventable readmissions (PPRs) with non-PPRs. Additionally, we aimed to identify risk factors for PPRs. Our study included readmissions within 30 days after discharge from 1 of 7 hospital departments. Preventability was assessed by multidisciplinary meetings. Characteristics of the readmissions were collected and 23 risk factors were analyzed. Of the 1120 readmissions, 125 (11%) were PPRs. PPRs occurred equally among different departments (p = 0.21). 29.6% of PPRs were readmitted by a practitioner of a different medical specialty than the initial admission (IA) specialist. The PPR group had more readmissions within 7 days (PPR 54% vs. non-PPR 44%, p = 0.03). The median LOS was 1 day longer for PPRs (p = 0.16). Factors associated with PPR were higher age (p = 0.004), higher socio-economic status (p = 0.049), fewer prior hospital admissions (p = 0.004), and no outpatient visit prior to readmission (p = 0.025). This study found that PPRs can occur at any department in the hospital. There is not a single type of patient that can easily be pinpointed to be at risk of a PPR, probably due to the multifactorial nature of PPRs.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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