Austin M Tang1, Joshua Bakhsheshian2, Li Ding3, Casey A Jarvis4, Edith Yuan4, Ben Strickland2, Steven L Giannotta2, Arun Amar2, Frank J Attenello2, William J Mack2. 1. Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA. Electronic address: austint@usc.edu. 2. Department of Neurological, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA. 3. Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA. 4. Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) requires complex multidisciplinary care. After initial treatment (index hospital), readmission to a different hospital (nonindex) can compromise quality of care, resulting in increased morbidity. We aimed to evaluate factors associated with nonindex readmission and evaluate association of nonindex hospital readmission on outcomes in patients with ruptured aneurysm. METHODS: Readmissions within 90 days after aSAH treatment were identified in the 2010-2014 Nationwide Readmissions Database. Multivariable logistic regression identified patient and hospital characteristics associated with nonindex readmission. Separate multivariable models determined increased morbidity or risk of second readmission for nonindex readmissions. RESULTS: A total of 9254 patients who underwent treatment of ruptured aneurysms from 2010 to 2014 were identified. Of these, 1985 (21.5%) were readmitted within 90 days. Three hundred and fifty-five of these readmissions (17.9%) occurred to nonindex hospitals. Patients that were discharged to a skilled nursing or other facility (odds ratio [OR], 1.70; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.27-2.28]) had higher odds of nonindex readmission, whereas patients with private insurance were associated with lower odds of nonindex readmission (OR, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.46-0.92). Patients readmitted to a nonindex (vs. index) hospital were associated with increased likelihood of major complications (OR, 1.71; 95% CI, 1.18-2.48) and second readmissions (OR, 1.51; 95% CI, 1.17-1.96). CONCLUSIONS: After treatment of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, 17.9% of readmissions occurred at a nonindex hospital. These patients were at increased risk for major complications or subsequent readmissions, which may be because of care fragmentation. Interventions aimed at improving continuity of care may reduce higher morbidity associated with nonindex readmission.
BACKGROUND:Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) requires complex multidisciplinary care. After initial treatment (index hospital), readmission to a different hospital (nonindex) can compromise quality of care, resulting in increased morbidity. We aimed to evaluate factors associated with nonindex readmission and evaluate association of nonindex hospital readmission on outcomes in patients with ruptured aneurysm. METHODS: Readmissions within 90 days after aSAH treatment were identified in the 2010-2014 Nationwide Readmissions Database. Multivariable logistic regression identified patient and hospital characteristics associated with nonindex readmission. Separate multivariable models determined increased morbidity or risk of second readmission for nonindex readmissions. RESULTS: A total of 9254 patients who underwent treatment of ruptured aneurysms from 2010 to 2014 were identified. Of these, 1985 (21.5%) were readmitted within 90 days. Three hundred and fifty-five of these readmissions (17.9%) occurred to nonindex hospitals. Patients that were discharged to a skilled nursing or other facility (odds ratio [OR], 1.70; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.27-2.28]) had higher odds of nonindex readmission, whereas patients with private insurance were associated with lower odds of nonindex readmission (OR, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.46-0.92). Patients readmitted to a nonindex (vs. index) hospital were associated with increased likelihood of major complications (OR, 1.71; 95% CI, 1.18-2.48) and second readmissions (OR, 1.51; 95% CI, 1.17-1.96). CONCLUSIONS: After treatment of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, 17.9% of readmissions occurred at a nonindex hospital. These patients were at increased risk for major complications or subsequent readmissions, which may be because of care fragmentation. Interventions aimed at improving continuity of care may reduce higher morbidity associated with nonindex readmission.
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