Causes and length of stay of readmission among individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury: a prospective observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Secondary conditions may reduce function and participation in individuals with chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). The knowledge of reasons for readmission to the hospital may be enlightening to prevent them and remodel the health services.

Study design

Multicenter prospective observational study of all consecutive readmissions of persons with SCI after rehabilitation completion.

Objectives

To explore the characteristics of individuals with SCI readmitted to the hospital, the reasons for readmissions and the burden on hospitalization in terms of length of stay (LoS) for different conditions.

Setting

31 Italian specialized SCI centers.

Methods

Data on people with traumatic SCI readmitted to SCI centers were recorded about: age, sex, SCI level and

SUBMITTER: Franceschini M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10348909 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature