Factors Associated with Readmission Among General Internal Medicine Patients Experiencing Homelessness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People who are homeless have a higher burden of illness and higher rates of hospital admission and readmission compared to the general population. Identifying the factors associated with hospital readmission could help healthcare providers and policymakers improve post-discharge care for homeless patients.

Objective

To identify factors associated with hospital readmission within 90 days of discharge from a general internal medicine unit among patients experiencing homelessness.

Design

This prospective observational study was conducted at an urban academic teaching hospital in Toronto, Canada. Interviewer-administered questionnaires and chart reviews were completed to assess medical, social, processes of care, and hospitalization data. Multivariable logistic

SUBMITTER: Wang A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8298720 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature