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- Title
The Impact of Transitions of Care Pharmacist Services and Identification of Risk Predictors in Heart Failure Readmission.
- Authors
Wood, Marci; Sweeney, Tracey; Trayah, Molly; Civalier, Maria; McMillian, Wesley
- Abstract
Background: Heart failure (HF) is a prevalent and costly disease state for adult Americans, with 30-day readmissions rates for patients with HF utilized to limit hospital compensation. Objective: To determine the impact of the transitions of care (TOC) service at our institution on 30-day all-cause and HF readmissions and identify predictive risk factors for 30-day all-cause readmission. Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients aged 18 years and older admitted with HF and all subsequent readmissions between October 1, 2015, and September 30, 2017. A weighted logistic regression model was developed to determine risk factors for 30-day all-cause readmission. Results: There were no significant differences in all-cause or HF readmission rates analyzed by TOC service involvement. Significant risk predictors for 30-day all-cause readmission included discharge to a rehabilitation facility (odds ratio [OR] = 9.3) or home with home health (OR = 1.6) versus home with self-care. Comorbidities associated with an increased risk of 30-day all-cause readmission included diabetes, coronary artery disease, and aortic stenosis. Use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin-receptor blockers, and spironolactone was associated with decreased risk of 30-day all-cause readmission. Conclusion: Identified predictors in the patient population with HF at our institution may be used to target patients at increased risk of all-cause readmission within 30 days.
- Subjects
PATIENT readmissions; RETROSPECTIVE studies; RISK assessment; HOSPITAL pharmacies; LOGISTIC regression analysis; ODDS ratio; HEART failure; COMORBIDITY; HEALTH self-care
- Publication
Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 2021, Vol 34, Issue 4, p567
- ISSN
0897-1900
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0897190019884173