Length of stay and hospital readmission for persons with disabilities.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
Length of stay (LOS) and hospital readmission for persons receiving medical rehabilitation were examined. A total of 96,473 patient records (1994-1998) were analyzed. Mean age of patients was 68.97 years; 61% were female and 83% were non-Hispanic White. A decrease in LOS of 6.07 days (SD = 3.23) and increase in hospital readmission were found across all impairment groups (P < .001). Readmission increases ranged from 6.7% for amputations to 1.4% for orthopedic conditions. LOS was longer (2.1 days) for readmitted patients (P < .01). Age was not a significant predictor of rehospitalization. Understanding variables associated with rehospitalization is important as prospective payment systems are introduced for postacute care.
Medical subject headings
- Persons with Disabilities
- Length of Stay
- Patient Readmission