Characteristics and Outcomes of Discharge Against Medical Advice and 30-Day Readmissions After Concussion: Analysis of the Nationwide Readmissions Database

CONCLUSION: DAMA is an independent risk factor for readmission in patients admitted for concussion. The variables associated with DAMA identified in this study can be used to design patient-centered interventions that can be implemented to reduce DAMA and its impact on clinical outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury.
Source: Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Research—Human—Clinical Studies: Neurotrauma Source Type: research