Population
127 patients age 65 and over with early hospital readmissions
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3 months
Key result
Heart and circulatory problems were the leading diagnoses for early hospital readmissions among patients aged ≥65 years, with a mean of 12.5 days between discharge and readmission.
Authors
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May inform post-discharge monitoring priorities in elderly patients; leaves open whether staff education reduces cardiovascular readmissions.
Observational (n=127)
Heart and circulatory problems are the leading causes of early hospital readmissions in elderly patients, highlighting a need for improved documentation and staff development.
Timms et al. (2002) conducted an observational in Early hospital readmission (n=127). Heart and circulatory problems were the leading diagnoses for early hospital readmissions among patients aged ≥65 years, with a mean of 12.5 days between discharge and readmission.