Asthma length of stay in hospitals in London 2001-2006: demographic, diagnostic and temporal factors.

ABSTRACT: Asthma is a condition of significant public health concern associated with morbidity, mortality and healthcare utilisation. This study identifies key determinants of length of stay (LOS) associated with asthma-related hospital admissions in London, and further explores their effects on individuals. Subjects were primarily diagnosed and admitted for asthma in London between 1(st) January 2001 and 31(st) December 2006. All repeated admissions were treated uniquely as independent cases. Negative binomial regression was used to model the effect(s) of demographic, temporal and diagnostic factors on the LOS, taking into account the cluster effect of each patient's hospital attendance in London. The median and mean asthma LOS over the period of study were 2 and 3 days respectively. Admissions inc

SUBMITTER: Soyiri IN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3206938 | biostudies-literature | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature