Why the study?
What are the predictors and prognostic significance of 30-day readmission after hip fracture in elderly veterans?
Population
41,331 elderly veterans first admitted to Medicare hospitals for treatment of hip fractures during 1999 to…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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30-day readmission after hip fracture signals nearly doubled 1-year mortality in elderly veterans; leaves open whether targeting comorbidities improves survival.
What are the predictors and prognostic significance of 30-day readmission after hip fracture in elderly veterans?
30-day readmission after hip fracture in elderly veterans is associated with nearly double the risk of 1-year mortality and is strongly predicted by active comorbidities.
French et al. (2007) studied this question.
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