Injury-related readmissions after transport-related injury occur most frequently within the first month post-discharge but persist up to one year. Injury characteristics dominate predictive influence, suggesting that interventions targeting these factors may reduce both short- and long-term injury-related readmission risk. These findings highlight opportunities for tailored discharge planning and early intervention strategies to alleviate patient and system burden.
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