A prospective cohort study of two predictor models for 30-day emergency readmission in older patients.

Michael N ArmitageVivek SrivastavaBenjamin K AllisonMarcus V WilliamsMichelle Brandt-SarifGeraldine Lee

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2021)

In this prospective study, both the BOOST and LACE scores were found to be significant yet poor, predictive models of hospital readmission. Recent hospitalisation (within the previous 6 months) was found to be the most significant contributing factor.

Keyphrases

healthcare
emergency department
public health
adverse drug
acute care