Table 2 Nature of readmission and emergency department visit within 30 days post-discharge
From: Factors associated with emergency department visit within 30 days after discharge
Patients readmitted (n = 111) | Patients with ED visit (n = 96) | |
|---|---|---|
Days after discharge | 13.3 ± 8.0 | 12.4 ± 8.3 |
Cause category | ||
Same illness as last admission | 56 (50) | 66 (69) |
New illness | 55 (50) | 30 (31) |
Chronic illness association | 69 (62) | 69 (72) |
Malignancy related | 31 (28) | 28 (29) |