Unplanned 30-day readmission in patients with diabetic foot wounds treated in a multidisciplinary setting

We found a 17% unplanned 30-day readmission rate in this prospective cohort of DFU patients enrolled in a multidisciplinary diabetic foot service. Only current smoking and hypertension were independent predictors of readmission after risk adjustment. These findings suggest that implementation of a smoking cessation program may be beneficial to reduce unplanned readmissions in DFU patients. They also highlight the complexity involved in achieving comprehensive DFU care and the unpredictability of readmissions in this unique population of patients.