Key result
Data collection methodology impacted 30-day unplanned readmission rates among colorectal surgery patients, with NSQIP identifying 14.6% compared to 17.6% using UHC administrative billing data.
Why the study?
Does the method of data collection affect the reported 30-day unplanned readmission rates and potentially unnecessary readmissions in colorectal surgery patients?
Observational (n=735)
No
Does the method of data collection affect the reported 30-day unplanned readmission rates and potentially unnecessary readmissions in colorectal surgery patients?
Absolute Event Rate: 14.6% vs 17.6%
Hospital readmission rates and the proportion deemed unnecessary vary significantly depending on the data collection methodology used.
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Caution advised when benchmarking readmission rates across databases; leaves open standardization of data collection for surgical quality metrics.
Hechenbleikner et al. (2013) conducted an observational in Colorectal surgery (n=735). NSQIP clinical reviewer method vs. University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) administrative billing data method was evaluated on 30-day unplanned readmission rates. Data collection methodology impacted 30-day unplanned readmission rates among colorectal surgery patients, with NSQIP identifying 14.6% compared to 17.6% using UHC administrative billing data.
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