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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedRich KM, Guardado R, Bigham ZR
The impact of incarceration on readmissions among patients with inflammatory bowel disease hospitalized at a community hospital.
The purpose of this study was to compare the frequency of readmissions in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) receiving care at a community hospital who were and were not incarcerated when they were hospitalized. The primary study outcome was all cause readmission at 1 year following an IBD-related admission. The secondary outcomes included 1. all-cause readmission at 30 days, 2. IBD-related readmission at 30 days, and 3. IBD-related readmission at 1 year. The study indicator of interest was incarceration. The study found that individuals who were incarcerated had a greater rate of all-cause readmissions at 1 year than those who were not incarcerated at the time of hospitalization.
AHRQ-funded; HS026008.
Citation: Rich KM, Guardado R, Bigham ZR .
The impact of incarceration on readmissions among patients with inflammatory bowel disease hospitalized at a community hospital.
Gastro Hep Advances 2023; 2(5):660-65..
Keywords: Vulnerable Populations, Hospital Readmissions, Access to Care
Smith AB, Meyer AM, Meng K
The relationship of travel distance with cystectomy access and outcomes.
The objectives of this study was to evaluate the effect of differential distance on cystectomy receipt among patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) and investigate the association between travel distance and cystectomy outcomes such as readmission. The investigators found that the additional distance needed to reach a cystectomy provider did not predict receipt of surgery for MIBC. Furthermore, travel distance from cystectomy provider was not a significant predictor for subsequent readmission after cystectomy and did not affect overall survival.
AHRQ-funded; HS024134.
Citation: Smith AB, Meyer AM, Meng K .
The relationship of travel distance with cystectomy access and outcomes.
Urol Oncol 2018 Jun;36(6):308.e1-08.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2018.03.005..
Keywords: Access to Care, Cancer, Hospital Readmissions, Outcomes, Surgery
Jiang HJ, Boutwell AE, Maxwell J
AHRQ Author: Jiang HJ
Understanding patient, provider, and system factors related to Medicaid readmissions.
This study was undertaken to understand the complexity of Medicaid readmission issues at the patient, provider, and system levels. It found that significant risk factors for Medicaid readmissions included financial stress, high prevalence of mental health and substance abuse disorders, medication nonadherence, and housing instability. Lacking awareness on Medicaid patients' high risk, a sufficient business case, and proven strategies for reducing readmissions were primary barriers for providers.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201000034I; 290201000030I.
Citation: Jiang HJ, Boutwell AE, Maxwell J .
Understanding patient, provider, and system factors related to Medicaid readmissions.
Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2016 Mar;42(3):115-21.
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Keywords: Medicaid, Hospital Readmissions, Access to Care, Social Determinants of Health, Risk