Loss of independence after surgery for older patients associated with increased risk of hospital readmission
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 20:41
in Health & Medicine
A recent study examined loss of independence (LOI; defined as a decline in function or mobility, increased care needs at home, or discharge to a nonhome destination) among older patients after surgical procedures and the association of LOI with readmission and death after discharge. Currently, quality metrics prioritized by hospitals and medical professionals focus on discrete outcomes, such as readmission or mortality.