Low Household Income Increases Hospital Length of Stay and Decreases Home Discharge Rates in Lumbar Fusion.
Ryan S GallagherRitesh KarsaliaAustin J BorjaEmelia G MalhotraMaria A PunchakJianbo NaScott D McClintockNeil R MalhotraPublished in: Global spine journal (2024)
Low MHI was significantly associated with adverse short-term outcomes from lumbar fusion. A matched analysis controlling for confounding variables uncovered longer lengths of stay and higher rates of discharge to post-acute care (vs home) in lower MHI patients. Socioeconomic disparities affect health beyond access to care, worsen surgical outcomes, and impose costs on healthcare systems. Targeted interventions must be implemented to mitigate these disparities.
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