The LACE index and risk factors of 14-day versus 30-day readmissions in children.
Chaohsin LinShuofen HsuYu-Hua YanPublished in: International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (2023)
Our simpler model outperformed the more complex LACE tool in identifying children at risk of readmission. Shorter-term readmissions can be attributed to different causes than 30-day readmissions, suggesting a need for different screening tools, interventions, and care support. There remains some socioeconomic disparity associated with readmission rates in the current healthcare system.