Does follow-up with a PCP within 30 days after discharge reduce 30-day readmission in patients aged 66 years or older with an EGS condition?
Primary care follow-up within 30 days of discharge after emergency general surgery in older adults is associated with significantly reduced 30-day readmissions.
In this cohort study, follow-up with a PCP within 30 days after discharge for an EGS condition was associated with a significant reduction in the adjusted odds of 30-day readmission. This association was similar for patients who received operative care or nonoperative care during their index admission. In patients aged 66 years or older with an EGS condition, primary care coordination after discharge may be an important tool to reduce readmissions.
Moneme et al. (Wed,) studied this question.