Factors associated with non-home discharge of patients hospitalized for hip fracture: A nationwide retrospective study using the Japanese diagnostic procedure combination database.

ABSTRACT: In Japan, the length of stay in acute care hospitals has been shortened, home medical care has been promoted following national policy. However, many issues remain in promoting home medical care. The aim of this study was to clarify the profiles of patients with hip fractures, aged ≥ 65 years, who were hospitalized in acute care institutions at the time of discharge and the influence on nonhome discharge. This study used data from patients who satisfied all the following conditions: Patients aged ≥ 65 years who were hospitalized and discharged between April 2018 and March 2019; Patients with hip fractures, and; Patients who were admitted from home. The patients were classified into the home discharge and nonhome discharge groups. Multivariate analysis was conducted by comparing socio-demog

SUBMITTER: Moriwaki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9981375 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature