Discharge disposition as an independent predictor of readmission among patients hospitalised for community-acquired pneumonia.

Tien S DongJohn F CursioSamira QadirPeter K LindenauerGregory W Ruhnke

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2017)

Discharge home with HHC is an independent predictor of readmission risk among hospitalised CAP patients. Discharging providers should carefully consider follow-up care and social factors that may impact the risk of readmission among such patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
community acquired pneumonia
healthcare
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
palliative care
patient reported outcomes
chronic pain
pain management