Increased risk of 30-day hospital readmission among patients discharged against medical advice: a nationwide analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2020.07.021
Abstract: PURPOSE Annually, 1-2% of hospitalized patients are discharged against medical advice (AMA), positioning them at increased risk of readmission, morbidity, and mortality. The aim of this study was to examine 30-day all-cause readmission rates among… read more here.
Keywords: patients discharged; readmission; hospital readmission; day ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of Faith-Based Interventions on the Rate of Discharged Against Medical Advice in Tertiary Newborn Units in Nigeria: A Protocol for an Open Label Randomized Control Trial
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.788383
Abstract: Background Discharged against medical advice (DAMA) is a risk factor that often leads to adverse outcomes and hospital readmissions in neonatal units. A few studies have shown that spiritual/faith-based interventions (FBIs) tend to have a… read more here.
Keywords: medical advice; control; trial; discharged medical ... See more keywords