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Safety of elderly fallers: identifying associated risk factors for 30-day unplanned readmissions using a clinical data warehouse.
April 20, 2022
El Abd A, Schwab C, Clementz A, et al. J Patient Saf. 2022;18(3):230-236.
Older adults are at high risk for 30-day unplanned hospital readmission. This study identified patient-level risk factors among patients 75 years or older who were initially hospitalized for fall-related injuries. Risk factors included being a male, abnormal concentration of C-reactive protein, and anemia. Discharge programs targeting these patients could reduce 30-day unplanned readmissions.
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