Outcomes of infection-related hospitalization in Medicare beneficiaries receiving in-center hemodialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infection is a common cause of hospitalization in adults receiving hemodialysis. Limited data are available about downstream events resulting from or following these hospitalizations.

Study design

Retrospective cohort study using the US Renal Data System.

Setting & participants

Medicare beneficiaries initiating in-center hemodialysis therapy in 2005 to 2008.

Factors

Demographics, dual Medicare/Medicaid eligibility, body mass index, comorbid conditions, initial vascular access type, nephrology care prior to dialysis therapy initiation, residence in a care facility, tobacco use, biochemical measures, and type of infection.

Outcomes

30-day hospital readmission or death following first infection-related hospitalization.

Results

60,270 Medic

SUBMITTER: Dalrymple LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4414702 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature