Predictors of leaving against medical advice in patients with alcohol-related hepatitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol-related hepatitis is one of the most severe manifestations of alcohol-related liver disease and has been associated with significant morbidity, mortality and financial burden. Patients with alcohol use disorders are at risk of leaving against medical advice (LAMA); however, there is currently a lack of data in the literature to show which patients are at higher risk. In this study, we investigated the specific demographic factors and comorbidities associated with LAMA.

Methods

Patients with a primary or secondary discharge diagnosis of alcohol-related hepatitis (ICD10-CM codes K70.4 and K70.1) between January 2016 and December 2019 were included in this study. Demographics, comorbidities, complications and interventions were studied in for patients who LAM

SUBMITTER: Sohal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9399570 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature