Health-related quality of life at hospital discharge as a predictor for 6-month unplanned readmission and all-cause mortality of acutely admitted older medical patients.

Jane Andreasen Robbert J J Gobbens Helle Højmark EriksenKim Overvad

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2019)

HRQOL measured at discharge may identify acutely admitted older medical patients at especially high risk of readmission or death up to 6 months after discharge. Incorporating assessment of HRQOL should be considered when risk stratifying a heterogeneous population of acutely admitted older medical patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
healthcare
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported