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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedHoffman GJ, Min LC, Liu H
Role of post-acute care in readmissions for preexisting healthcare-associated infections.
Researchers examined the risk of preexisting healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) readmissions according to patient discharge disposition and comorbidity level. They found that skilled nursing facility discharges were associated with fewer avoidable readmissions for preexisting HAIs compared with home discharges. They recommended further research to identify modifiable mechanisms to improve posthospital infection care at home.
AHRQ-funded; HS025838; HS025451.
Citation: Hoffman GJ, Min LC, Liu H .
Role of post-acute care in readmissions for preexisting healthcare-associated infections.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2020 Feb;68(2):370-78. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16208..
Keywords: Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Hospital Readmissions, Hospital Discharge, Hospitals, Patient Safety, Elderly
Wiseman JT, Fernandes-Taylor S, Barnes ML
Predictors of surgical site infection after hospital discharge in patients undergoing major vascular surgery.
This study explored the factors that lead to postdischarge surgical site infections (SSI), investigated the differences between risk factors for in-hospital vs postdischarge SSI, and developed a scoring system to identify patients who might benefit from postdischarge monitoring of their wounds. In a comparative analysis, it found that comorbidities were the primary driver of postdischarge SSI, whereas in-hospital factors (operative time, emergency case status) and complications predicted in-hospital SSI.
AHRQ-funded; HS023395.
Citation: Wiseman JT, Fernandes-Taylor S, Barnes ML .
Predictors of surgical site infection after hospital discharge in patients undergoing major vascular surgery.
J Vasc Surg 2015 Oct;62(4):1023-31.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2015.04.453..
Keywords: Surgery, Hospital Discharge, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Patient Safety, Injuries and Wounds, Adverse Events