Key result
High perceived social support was associated with reduced odds of 30-day readmission or death compared to low social support (OR 0.47), an effect primarily observed among racial and ethnic minorities.
Why the study?
Early readmissions among older safety-net hospitalized adults are costly and preventive interventions have shown mixed success, leaving the role of perceived social support unclear.
Does high perceived social support reduce 30-day readmission or death in older adults admitted to a safety-net hospital?
Cohort (n=674)
No
Does high perceived social support reduce 30-day readmission or death in older adults admitted to a safety-net hospital?
Odds Ratio: 0.47 (95% CI 0.26–0.88)
High perceived social support may protect against 30-day readmission or death among minority older adults in safety-net hospitals, but may increase risk among White patients.
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May support social support screening in minorities for readmission risk; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation.
Chan et al. (2019) conducted a cohort in Hospitalized older adults (n=674). High perceived social support vs. Low perceived social support was evaluated on 30-day readmission or death (OR 0.47, 95% CI 0.26-0.88). High perceived social support was associated with reduced odds of 30-day readmission or death compared to low social support (OR 0.47), an effect primarily observed among racial and ethnic minorities.
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