Patient Characteristics at Time of Initial Admission that Predict High-Frequency Readmission
| Predictor | Category | HfR vs. Cohorts SA + LfR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds Ratio (95% CI) | P value | ||
| Age group | Young (<40 years of age) | 2.919 (1.921–4.140) | <.001 |
| Middle (>40 and <60 years of age) | 1.582 (1.190–2.103) | .002 | |
| Old (>60 years of age) | — | — | |
| CCI | Low (<1) | — | — |
| Medium (2–4) | 1.952 (1.476–2.598) | <.001 | |
| High (>5) | 8.815 (5.725–13.859) | <.001 | |
| Morse fall score | No risk (0–24) | — | — |
| Low risk (25–50) | 1.952 (1.476–2.598) | <.001 | |
| Marital status | Single | 1.358 (1.042–1.1772) | .024 |
| Medication list | High (>12) | 1.380 (1.046–1.819) | .022 |
| Problem list | High (>16) | 1.366 (1.037–1.797) | .026 |
CI, confidential interval; SA, single admissions; LfR, low-frequency readmissions; HfR, high-frequency admissions; CCI, Charlson Comorbidity Index.