Evaluation of early unplanned readmissions and predisposing factors in an oncology clinic.

Guven, Deniz; Ceylan, Furkan; Cakir, Ibrahim; Cesmeci, Engin; Sayinalp, BAŞAK; Yesilyurt, Berkay; Guner, Gurkan; Yildirim, Hasan; Aktepe, Oktay; Arik, Zafer; Turker, Alev; Dizdar, Omer

doi:10.1007/s00520-020-05927-7

Evaluation of early unplanned readmissions and predisposing factors in an oncology clinic.

Guven D. C., Ceylan F., Cakir I. Y., Cesmeci E., Sayinalp B., Yesilyurt B., ...More

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, vol.29, pp.4159-4164, 2021 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 29
Publication Date: 2021
Doi Number: 10.1007/s00520-020-05927-7
Journal Name: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
Page Numbers: pp.4159-4164
Keywords: Readmission, Polypharmacy, Post-discharge plan, Cancer, HOSPITAL READMISSIONS, 30-DAY READMISSIONS, RISK-FACTORS, CANCER, QUALITY, CARE, ASSOCIATION, SERVICE, RATES, MODEL
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Unplanned readmission in the first 30 days after discharge is an important medical problem, although the data on cancer patients is limited. So we planned to evaluate the rates and causes of early readmissions and the predisposing factors.