A risk score model of 30-day readmission in ulcerative colitis after colectomy or proctectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services established 30-day readmission rate as a key metric in measuring high-value, cost-conscious care; therefore, our aim is to develop a risk score for 30-day readmission in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients undergoing colectomy or proctectomy.

Methods

This study used data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) participant user file (2011-2015). Patients with UC undergoing colectomy or proctectomy were identified using ICD-9, 10, and CPT codes. Stepwise multivariate analyses were used to determine risk factors associated with readmission including pre-operative conditions, laboratory results, operative variables, and post-operative complications. For readmission ris

SUBMITTER: Sobotka LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6092348 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature