| Factor Information | |
|---|---|
| Data ID | 1073 |
| Factor | Nationality (%)--Not Swiss |
| Description | Patients of non-Swiss nationality or living in a canton far from Vaud had a higher readmission rate, as well as being discharged in the beginning of the week (Monday or Tuesday); conversely, index hospitalizations with a LOS > 14 days had a lower readmission rate. |
| Biomarker | NA |
| Classification | E12 (physiological factor - race) |
| Association | |
|---|---|
| Application | prognosis |
| Objective | our objectives were (1) to evaluate the rate of readmission among patients with CHD and (2) to analyse the factors associated with readmission. |
| p Value | 0.008 |
| Conclusion | Patients of non-Swiss nationality or living in a canton far from Vaud had a higher readmission rate, as well as being discharged in the beginning of the week (Monday or Tuesday); conversely, index hospitalizations with a LOS>14 days had a lower readmission rate. |
| Risk Factor | unknown |
| CHD Type | |
|---|---|
| ID | 148 |
| CHD Type | NA |
| CHD Subtype | NA |
| Reference | |
|---|---|
| PMID | 28154912 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Title | Factors Associated with Readmission of Patients with Congenital Heart Disease in a Swiss University Hospital. |
| Sample | ||
|---|---|---|
| Population | non-adult (<18 years) patients | |
| Source | data | |
| Region | Lausanne,Switzerland | |
| Method | a retrospective study | |
| Race | Europe | |
| Disease History | N/A | |
| Treatment History | N/A | |
| Group | CHD(Treatment) | not CHD(Control) |
| Number | 48 | 390 |
| Age | 0-1 years: 44 (53.0%) 1-18 years: 39 (47.0%) | 0-1 years: 571(62.5%) 1-18 years: 342(37.5%) |
| Gender (Male: Female) | 47:36 (total) | 489:424 (total) |
| Marker Level | 48 (57.8%) | 390 (42.7%) |
