Determinants of long-term unplanned readmission and mortality following self-inflicted and non-self-inflicted major injury: a retrospective cohort study.

Rebecca J MitchellIan A HarrisZsolt J BaloghKate CurtisBrian BurnsIan SeppeltJulie BrownPooria SarramiHardeep SinghJean-Frederic LevesqueMichael Dinh

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2021)

Unplanned readmission after injury is associated with injury intent, age, and comorbid health. Screening for anxiety and drug-related dependence after major injury, accompanied by service referrals and post-discharge follow-up, has potential to prevent readmission.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
public health
cardiovascular disease
emergency department
physical activity
sleep quality
drug induced
electronic health record