Predictors of COVID-19 Readmission Among Patients Previously Hospitalized for SARS-CoV-2.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Predictors of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related rehospitalization remain underexplored. This study aims to identify the main risk factors associated with rehospitalizations due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reinfections among residents of Lombardy, northern Italy.

Methods

A retrospective observational study was conducted using two linked administrative databases covering demographic data, comorbidities, hospital records, and COVID-19 data of Lombardy residents. The study population included patients hospitalized for COVID-19 between February 2020 and August 2021. Rehospitalization was defined as a second COVID-19-related hospitalization occurring at least 90 days after the first admission. The Fine-Gray subdistribution

SUBMITTER: Colaneri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829856 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature