151. Predictors of hospital readmission among the elderly with congestive heart failure.
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Hoskins LM, Walton-Moss B, Clark HM, Schroeder MA, and Thiel L Sr
- Subjects
- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Home Health Aides, Humans, Length of Stay statistics & numerical data, Male, Nursing Audit, Nursing Evaluation Research, Predictive Value of Tests, Retrospective Studies, Risk Factors, Community Health Nursing, Heart Failure nursing, Home Care Services, Patient Readmission statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
This study compared elderly patients with congestive heart failure discharged from home healthcare to the home vs. those rehospitalized. The rate of rehospitalization in this sample of 117 was 27%. Significant predictors of rehospitalization included number of home healthcare days, number of previous hospitalizations, and the services of a home health aide. Implications include the timing and nature of home health visits.
- Published
- 1999
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