Length of stay and hospital readmission for persons with disabilities

K.J. Ottenbacher, P.M. Smith, S.B. Illig, R.C. Fiedler and C.V. Granger

American Journal of Public Health, 2000, vol. 90, issue 12, 1920-1923

Abstract: Objectives. Length of stay (LOS) and hospital readmission for persons receiving medical rehabilitation were examined. Methods. A total of 96473 patient records (1994-1998) were analyzed. Mean age of patients was 68.97 years; 61% were female and 83% were non-Hispanic White. Results. A decrease in LOS of 6.07 days (SD=3.23) and increase in hospital readmission were found across all impairment groups (P

Date: 2000
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