Erschienen in:
05.07.2023 | Brief Report
Polymyositis/dermatomyositis readmissions: analysis of the nationwide readmission database
verfasst von:
Osahon Idolor, Ehizogie Edigin, Christopher Hino, Emily He, Janhavi Rao, Amaka Cynthia Ugoh, Precious Onobraigho, Eugene Omoike, Victory Okpujie, Chinedu James Ezeafulukwe, Precious Obehi Eseaton, Augustine Manadan, Christina Downey
Erschienen in:
Clinical Rheumatology
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Ausgabe 10/2023
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Abstract
Background
There is a scarcity of national population-based studies on polymyositis (PM)/dermatomyositis (DM) readmissions in the USA. In this study, we aim to describe the rates, reasons for readmissions, and characteristics of readmissions for adults hospitalized for PM/DM in the USA.
Methods
We analyzed the 2018 Nationwide Readmissions Database (NRD). We included index hospitalizations for all adult DM/PM patients with a principal diagnosis of PM/DM using ICD-10 codes. We excluded elective and traumatic readmissions. Using a “rank” command in STATA, the most common specific principal diagnosis of readmissions was outlined. Chi-square tests were used to compare baseline characteristics between readmissions and index hospitalizations. STATA 16 was used for analysis.
Results
A total of 1610, 1286, and 842 index hospitalizations with a principal diagnosis of PM/DM, that were discharged alive, were included in the 30-, 90-, and 180-day readmission analysis, respectively. Among these, 193 (12%), 276 (21.5%), and 240 (28.5%) were readmitted within 30, 90, and 180 days, respectively. PM and sepsis were the most common reasons for reasons across the 3 timeframes. 30-day readmissions were responsible for an aggregate of 4.1 million US dollars in total hospital cost and 1518 hospital days in 2018. Compared to index hospitalizations, 30-day readmissions have higher Charlson Comorbidity Index scores, severe-extreme loss of function, obesity, and deep venous thrombosis.
Conclusion
About a third of PM/DM hospitalized patients are readmitted within 180 days. Readmissions constitute a significant economic burden to the health care system. PM and sepsis are the main reasons for readmissions.
Key points |
• About a third of polymyositis (PM)/dermatomyositis (DM) hospitalized patients are readmitted within 180 days |
• PM and sepsis are the main reasons for readmissions. |
• Readmissions of PM/DM Patients constitute a significant economic burden to the health care system. |
• Compared to index hospitalizations, 30-day readmissions have higher Charlson comorbidity index scores, severe-extreme loss of function, obesity, and deep venous thrombosis. |