Age-Related Differences in the Rate, Timing, and Diagnosis of 30-Day Readmissions in Hospitalized Adults With Asthma Exacerbation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reducing hospital readmissions has attracted attention from many stakeholders. However, the characteristics of 30-day readmissions after asthma-related hospital admissions in adults are not known. It is also unclear whether older adults are at higher risk of 30-day readmission.

Objectives

To investigate the rate, timing, and principal diagnosis of 30-day readmissions in adults with asthma and to determine age-related differences.

Methods

Retrospective cohort study of adults hospitalized for asthma exacerbation using the population-based inpatient samples of three states (California, Florida, and Nebraska) from 2005 through 2011. Patients were categorized into three age groups: younger (18-39 years), middle aged (40-64 years), and older (≥ 65 years) adults.

SUBMITTER: Hasegawa K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5989631 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature