Predictors of Early Readmission in Hospitalized Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Conclusions: Nineteen percentage of patients with inflammatory bowel disease treated at a referral center are readmitted within 30 days. Our results suggest that patients with comorbid medical conditions, malnutrition or obesity, a new ileostomy, past steroid use, or those discharged on hyperalimentation are at increased risk for readmission. Research is needed to determine if targeted interventions for high-risk patients decreases readmissions.
Source: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: IBD LIVE Articles Source Type: research