TY - JOUR
T1 - Developing strategies for predicting and preventing readmissions in vascular surgery
AU - Brooke, Benjamin S.
AU - De Martino, Randall R.
AU - Girotti, Micah
AU - Dimick, Justin B.
AU - Goodney, Philip P.
PY - 2012/8
Y1 - 2012/8
N2 - The escalating cost burden of hospital readmission has prompted recent nationwide efforts aimed at reducing the incidence of this important quality measure. Because patients undergoing vascular surgery account for a significant proportion of readmissions, vascular surgeons may face reduced reimbursements in the near future if these trends continue. However, risk factors associated with readmission remain poorly defined, and further research is needed to identify interventions that will prevent readmission following vascular procedures. Accordingly, this manuscript will (1) propose a conceptual model to explain the driving forces behind readmissions in vascular surgery, (2) review current evidence directed at identifying risk factors and evaluating interventions to reduce readmissions across different medical and surgical specialties, and (3) identify key areas in patient care where targeted research or interventions may be implemented in vascular surgery.
AB - The escalating cost burden of hospital readmission has prompted recent nationwide efforts aimed at reducing the incidence of this important quality measure. Because patients undergoing vascular surgery account for a significant proportion of readmissions, vascular surgeons may face reduced reimbursements in the near future if these trends continue. However, risk factors associated with readmission remain poorly defined, and further research is needed to identify interventions that will prevent readmission following vascular procedures. Accordingly, this manuscript will (1) propose a conceptual model to explain the driving forces behind readmissions in vascular surgery, (2) review current evidence directed at identifying risk factors and evaluating interventions to reduce readmissions across different medical and surgical specialties, and (3) identify key areas in patient care where targeted research or interventions may be implemented in vascular surgery.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.260
DO - 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.260
M3 - Article
C2 - 22743022
AN - SCOPUS:84864473992
SN - 0741-5214
VL - 56
SP - 556
EP - 562
JO - Journal of vascular surgery
JF - Journal of vascular surgery
IS - 2
ER -