A nomogram based on clinical factors to predict calendar year readmission in patients with ulcerative colitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Readmission shortly after discharge is indicative of an increased disease severity for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and ineffectiveness to medical therapy, which may contribute to a dismal prognosis.

Objectives

This study aimed to explore prognostic variables with a nomogram to predict unplanned UC-related readmission within 1 year after discharge.

Design

A retrospective cohort study.

Methods

Electronic medical records of all UC patients treated at our center between 1 January 2014 and 31 June 2021 were reviewed. A comprehensive analysis of various characteristics, such as demographics, comorbidities, medical history, follow-up appointments, admission endoscopy, histopathologic features, etc., was used to determine the primary end point, whi

SUBMITTER: Xiang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10392194 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature