Social Factors Affecting Hospital Readmission
Author Information
Author(s): Kang Youjeong, Lu Jiaying
Primary Institution: Emory University
Hypothesis
What social determinants of health are associated with 30-day rehospitalization in heart failure patients?
Conclusion
The study found it challenging to determine how the presence of a 'daughter' as a social support factor relates to 30-day rehospitalization.
Supporting Evidence
- The study used MIMIC-III data to analyze heart failure patients.
- 53% of the participants were male.
- 73% of the participants were white.
- The keyword 'daughter' was noted as a potential social support factor.
Takeaway
The study looks at how things like having a daughter might affect whether heart failure patients have to go back to the hospital within 30 days.
Methodology
The study used ICD-9 codes to identify heart failure patients and analyzed discharge summaries for social determinants of health using Chi-square tests.
Limitations
The exact role of the keyword 'daughter' in rehospitalization is unclear.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 71, 53% male, and 73% white.
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