Living alone predicts 30-day hospital readmission after coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Barbara Murphy; Peter C. Elliott; Michael Le Grande; Rosemary O. Higgins; Christine S. Ernest; Alan J. Goble; James Tatoulis; Marian U.C. Worcester

doi:10.1097/hjr.0b013e3282f2dc4e

Abstract

Living alone was identified as the single most important risk factor for early readmission after CABGS. Patients who live alone may benefit from additional support during early convalescence. Intervention studies could explore support options for these patients.

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MedicineConvalescenceLogistic regressionPsychosocialCoronary artery diseaseOdds ratioStepwise regressionInternal medicineEmergency medicineSurgeryPsychiatry

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Year: 2008
Type: article
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
Pages: 210-215
Citations: 85
Access: Closed

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                                    Barbara Murphy, 
                                
                                    Peter C. Elliott, 
                                
                                    Michael Le Grande
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2008). 
                            Living alone predicts 30-day hospital readmission after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. 
                            European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation
                            , 15
                            (2)
                            , 210-215.
                            https://doi.org/10.1097/hjr.0b013e3282f2dc4e
                        

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DOI: 10.1097/hjr.0b013e3282f2dc4e