Carrie L Nacht1, Michelle M Kelly1, M Bruce Edmonson1, Daniel J Sklansky1, Kristin A Shadman1, Amy J H Kind2,3, Qianqian Zhao4, Christina B Barreda1, Ryan J Coller5. 1. Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Ave, H4/410 CSC, Madison, WI, 53792, USA. 2. Madison VA Hospital Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Madison, USA. 3. Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, USA. 4. Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA. 5. Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Ave, H4/410 CSC, Madison, WI, 53792, USA. rcoller@pediatrics.wisc.edu.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Although individual-level social determinants of health (SDH) are known to influence 30-day readmission risk, contextual-level associations with readmission are poorly understood among children. This study explores associations between neighborhood disadvantage measured by Area Deprivation Index (ADI) and pediatric 30-day readmissions. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included discharges of patients aged < 20 years from Maryland's 2013-2016 all-payer dataset. The ADI, which quantifies 17 indicators of neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage within census block groups, is used as a proxy for contextual-level SDH. Readmissions were identified with the 30-day Pediatric All-Condition Readmissions measure. Associations between ADI and readmission were identified with generalized estimating equations adjusted for patient demographics and clinical severity (Chronic Condition Indicator [CCI], Pediatric Medical Complexity Algorithm [PMCA], Index Hospital All Patients Refined Diagnosis Related Groups [APR-DRG]), and hospital discharge volume. RESULTS: Discharges (n = 138,998) were mostly female (52.7%), publicly insured (55.1%), urban-dwelling (93.0%), with low clinical severity levels (0-1 CCIs [82.3%], minor APR-DRG severity [48.4%]). Overall readmission rate was 4.0%. Compared to the least disadvantaged ADI quartile, readmissions for the most disadvantaged quartile were significantly more likely (aOR 1.19, 95% CI 1.09-1.30). After adjustment, readmissions were associated with public insurance and indicators of medical complexity (higher number of CCIs, complex-chronic disease PMCA, and APR-DRG severity). CONCLUSION: In this all-payer, statewide sample, living in the most socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods independently predicted pediatric readmission. While the relative magnitude of neighborhood disadvantage was modest compared to medical complexity, disadvantage is modifiable and thus represents an important consideration for prevention and risk stratification efforts.
OBJECTIVE: Although individual-level social determinants of health (SDH) are known to influence 30-day readmission risk, contextual-level associations with readmission are poorly understood among children. This study explores associations between neighborhood disadvantage measured by Area Deprivation Index (ADI) and pediatric 30-day readmissions. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included discharges of patients aged < 20 years from Maryland's 2013-2016 all-payer dataset. The ADI, which quantifies 17 indicators of neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage within census block groups, is used as a proxy for contextual-level SDH. Readmissions were identified with the 30-day Pediatric All-Condition Readmissions measure. Associations between ADI and readmission were identified with generalized estimating equations adjusted for patient demographics and clinical severity (Chronic Condition Indicator [CCI], Pediatric Medical Complexity Algorithm [PMCA], Index Hospital All Patients Refined Diagnosis Related Groups [APR-DRG]), and hospital discharge volume. RESULTS: Discharges (n = 138,998) were mostly female (52.7%), publicly insured (55.1%), urban-dwelling (93.0%), with low clinical severity levels (0-1 CCIs [82.3%], minor APR-DRG severity [48.4%]). Overall readmission rate was 4.0%. Compared to the least disadvantaged ADI quartile, readmissions for the most disadvantaged quartile were significantly more likely (aOR 1.19, 95% CI 1.09-1.30). After adjustment, readmissions were associated with public insurance and indicators of medical complexity (higher number of CCIs, complex-chronic disease PMCA, and APR-DRG severity). CONCLUSION: In this all-payer, statewide sample, living in the most socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods independently predicted pediatric readmission. While the relative magnitude of neighborhood disadvantage was modest compared to medical complexity, disadvantage is modifiable and thus represents an important consideration for prevention and risk stratification efforts.
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