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Study Reveals Connection Between Discharge Physical Function and Hospital Readmission Rates
- Deficiencies in physical function pose a significant risk of hospital readmissions among adults aged 50 and older.
- 17% of Medicare beneficiaries were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge between 2016 and 2020.
- Identifying functional limitations before patients are discharged allows for targeted interventions aimed at improving those abilities.
- The study highlights the need for healthcare institutions to develop strategies that prioritize functional health assessments as part of routine care.
- Enhancing patients’ functional abilities before they leave the hospital may help prevent future hospitalizations due to reduced function or complications arising from such impairments.
- Strong associations between functional impairments and the incidence of hospital readmissions are seen across various health conditions.
- The study also underscores the necessity of collaborative care models for better communication and information sharing among healthcare teams.
- Physical function is a crucial indicator of underlying health, and accurate assessments of patients preparing for discharge are complex yet vital.
- Prioritizing functional assessments for all clinicians and making this information widely available to the treatment team at the receiving end of care transitions is essential.
- The findings from this study present a compelling case for enhancing the assessment of physical function within hospital settings for older patients.
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