Readmissions of adults within three age groups following hospitalization for pneumonia: Analysis from the Nationwide Readmissions Database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While 30-day readmissions following hospitalization for pneumonia have been well-studied in the elderly, their burden in young adults remains poorly understood.

Objective

To study patterns of readmissions following hospitalization for pneumonia across age groups and insurance payers.

Methods

In the Nationwide Readmission Database for the years 2013 and 2014 we identified all adults (≥18 years) discharged alive after a hospitalization with the primary diagnosis of pneumonia, and examined rates of readmissions within 30-days of discharge. Using covariates included in the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services risk-adjustment model for pneumonia readmissions in a multivariable regression model for survey data, we identified predictors of 30-day readmission.

SUBMITTER: Jain S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6136736 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature