Table 1 Reasons for unplanned readmission (N = 300)
From: Factors associated with early 14-day unplanned hospital readmission: a matched case–control study
Reasons for unplanned readmission | Cases | |
|---|---|---|
N | % | |
Deterioration of existing disorder | 196 | 65.5 |
Soft tissue infection wounds | 21 | 7.0 |
Pulmonary infection | 17 | 5.7 |
Complications after surgery | 17 | 5.7 |
Fever of unknown origin | 8 | 2.7 |
Dyspnea or respiratory distress | 4 | 1.3 |
Gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage | 6 | 2.0 |
Active labor | 6 | 2.0 |
Urinary tract infection | 4 | 1.3 |
Personal or family factors | 4 | 1.3 |
Pain | 3 | 1.0 |
Abnormalities of implants or devices | 2 | 0.7 |
Change in consciousness | 1 | 0.3 |
Complications after treatment | 1 | 0.3 |
Other | 10 | 3.3 |