Homeless Status, Postdischarge Health Care Utilization, and Readmission After Surgery

201860 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Ashley L. Titan · Stanford University

Laura A. Graham · University of Alabama at Birmingham

Amy K. Rosen · VA Boston Healthcare System

Kamal Itani · University School

Laurel A. Copeland · Baylor Scott & White Health

Hillary J. Mull · University School

Edith Burns ·

Abstract

Readmissions are higher in homeless individuals discharged to the community after surgery. Judicious use of postoperative nursing or residential rehabilitation programs may be effective in reducing readmission and improving care transitions among these vulnerable Veterans. Relative costs and benefits of alternatives to community discharge merit investigation.

Topics & Keywords

Homelessness and Social Issues Emergency and Acute Care Studies Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Medical Care

Volume 56, Issue 6, pp. 460-469

DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000915

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