Glans et al reported risk factors for hospital readmission for an older adult. These can help to identify a patient who may benefit from more aggressive follow-up. The authors are from Lund University and multiple offices for Skane County in Sweden.
Patient selection: older adult >= 65 years of age, discharged from the hospital
Outcome: 30-day readmission
Risk factors for readmission:
(1) poor health, with high Charlson Comorbidity Index
(2) polypharmacy (>= 10 medications, OR 1.7)
(3) living in the community AND home care (OR 1.6)
Other factors contributing to readmission:
(1) length of hospital stay>= 5 days (OR 1.7)
(2) being discharged on a Friday or on day before a holiday (OR 1.9)
(3) on general surgical ward (OR 2.1)
