Re-admission of elderly patients after in-patient rehabilitation

The re-admission rates of a cohort of 97 elderly patients discharged from hospital were ascertained. The overall re-admission rate at 30 days was 15%, at 90 days 24% and at 180 days, 30%. On 4 occasions (9%) re-admission was deemed avoidable by the general practitioner. Deterioration of existing dis...

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Published in:Ulster medical journal 1996-11, Vol.65 (2), p.142-144
Main Authors: Haines-Wood, J, Gilmore, D H, Beringer, T R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Family Practice
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Health Services Research
Hospital Units - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Length of Stay
Male
Patient Readmission - statistics & numerical data
Rehabilitation - statistics & numerical data
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:The re-admission rates of a cohort of 97 elderly patients discharged from hospital were ascertained. The overall re-admission rate at 30 days was 15%, at 90 days 24% and at 180 days, 30%. On 4 occasions (9%) re-admission was deemed avoidable by the general practitioner. Deterioration of existing disease accounted for 16 (36%) and a new medical event for 22 (49%) re-admissions.
ISSN:0041-6193