کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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6208878 | 1603982 | 2015 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
We assessed the impact of minority and socioeconomic status on 30-day readmission rates after 3825 primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and 3118 primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures. Minority patients had higher THA (7.4% vs 3.2%, PÂ =Â 0.001) and TKA (5.4% vs 3.7%, PÂ <Â 0.001) readmission rates. Low socioeconomic status was associated with higher THA (6.0% vs 3.1%, PÂ <Â 0.001) and TKA (6.3% vs 3.8%, PÂ =Â 0.02) readmission rates. Risk reduction initiatives were effective after TKA, but minority status and low socioeconomic status were still associated with higher 30-day readmission rates (4.6% vs 1.8%, PÂ <Â 0.01). Focused postoperative engagement for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) beneficiaries less than 65Â years of age may help reduce complications and 30-day readmissions.
Journal: The Journal of Arthroplasty - Volume 30, Issue 12, December 2015, Pages 2082-2085