Predictors for patients understanding reason for hospitalization.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine predictors for understanding reason for hospitalization.

Methods

This was a retrospective analysis of a prospective, observational cohort study of patients 65 years or older admitted for acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, or pneumonia and discharged home. Primary outcome was complete understanding of diagnosis, based on post-discharge patient interview. Predictors assessed were the following: jargon on discharge instructions, type of medical team, whether outpatient provider knew if the patient was admitted, and whether the patient reported more than one day notice before discharge.

Results

Among 377 patients, 59.8% of patients completely understood their diagnosis. Bivariate analyses demonstrated that outpatient provider being aware of admis

SUBMITTER: Weerahandi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5922555 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature