Factors associated with unplanned readmissions within 1 day of acute care discharge: a retrospective cohort study.
Julie ConsidineDebra BerryEvan NewnhamMatthew JiangKaren FoxDavid PlunkettMelissa MecnerPeteris DarzinsMary O'ReillyPublished in: BMC health services research (2018)
Advanced age, significant comorbidities and social isolation did not feature in patients with an unplanned readmission ≤1 day. One quarter of patients were discharged on a Friday or weekend, one quarter of readmissions occurred on a weekend, and pain was the most common reason for readmission raising issues about access to services and weekend discharge planning.