Contribution of recurrent admissions in children and young people to emergency hospital admissions: retrospective cohort analysis of hospital episode statistics.
Linda Petronella Martina Maria WijlaarsPia HardelidJenny WoodmanJanice AllisterRonny CheungRuth GilbertPublished in: Archives of disease in childhood (2015)
Recurrent admissions contribute substantially to total emergency admissions. They often occur soon after discharge, and disproportionately affect CYP with chronic conditions. Policies aiming to discourage readmissions should consider whether they could undermine necessary inpatient care for children with chronic conditions.