Revolving Door in Older Patients: An Observational Study of Risk Assessment of Rehospitalization Using the BRASS Scale.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The "revolving" door is a phenomenon that refers to the rehospitalization of older patients who, after being discharged, soon require specialized hospital care again. Unfortunately, the use of tools able to predict this phenomenon is still limited. The aim of this study was to highlight the validity of the Blaylock Risk Assessment Screening (BRASS) Scale in objectively assessing the risk of rehospitalization and mortality among older patients. Methods: Patients were classified as low, medium, or high risk using the BRASS scale. Adverse events (rehospitalization or death) were recorded at baseline and at 12 months. Kaplan-Meier curves evaluated survival and rehospitalization across risk groups, and ROC analysis assessed the BRASS Scale's predictive value for mort

SUBMITTER: Ragusa FS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12562400 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature