2 Times Readmission, Death Risks for Patients Who Leave Hospitals Early

Patients who leave hospitals against medical advice are 2.2 times more likely to be readmitted within 30 days and 2.5 times more likely to die within 90 days of leaving, according to an article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Researchers analyzed data from approximately 2 million hospitalized patients, 1.1 percent of which left the hospital early.

In addition to being more likely to be readmitted or die within the tracked periods, researchers discovered the effects of leaving inpatient care against medical advice manifest within a week of leaving and lasted for at least 180 days post-discharge.

More Articles on Quality:

Study: Standardized HAI Reporting Could Improve Infection Control

IOM Report: Establishing Transdisciplinary Professionalism

42.7 Global Adverse Medical Events Major Source of Morbidity, Mortality, Study Finds

 

Copyright © 2024 Becker's Healthcare. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Cookie Policy. Linking and Reprinting Policy.

 

Featured Whitepapers

Featured Webinars