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. 2015;54(1):1-15.
doi: 10.1080/00981389.2014.966881.

Why do patients keep coming back? Results of a readmitted patient survey

Holly C Felix  1 , Beverly Seaberg, Zoran Bursac, Jeff Thostenson, M Kathryn Stewart
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Why do patients keep coming back? Results of a readmitted patient survey

Holly C Felix et al. Soc Work Health Care. 2015.

Abstract

Hospital readmissions can negatively impact cost and patient outcomes. Predictors of 30-day readmissions have been primarily identified using medical claims data. Reported here are results of a patient survey developed as part of regular hospital quality assurance activities. Two-thirds of patients reported good discharge experiences but were still readmitted. One-third of patients discharged had a post-discharge doctor appointment scheduled; half were readmitted before that scheduled appointment. Results suggest post-discharge experiences could be improved, especially the timing of follow up doctor appointments. Identified weaknesses in the survey process highlight need for engagement of survey methodologists in efforts to understand patient experiences.

Keywords: hospital readmissions; patients’ discharge; survey research.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no conflict of interest in the execution of this study or publication of its results.

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