International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Brian Lupo
Tanzania
Review Article
Hospital Readmission among Stroke Patients who Received Post-Hospital Care: A Systematic Review
Author(s): Janet Prvu Bettger, Brian Lupo, Kristin Nichols, Kelsy Smith, Emily Windes and Tephanie Darden-FlukerJanet Prvu Bettger, Brian Lupo, Kristin Nichols, Kelsy Smith, Emily Windes and Tephanie Darden-Fluker
Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in both developed and developing nations. The need for posthospital care to promote continued recovery and prevent the onset of complications is high; however, the complexities of managing a stroke can result in readmissions to the hospital. This systemic review describes the rates, predictors and causes of readmission to the hospital among stroke patients who received short-term inpatient and community-based posthospital care. Methods: Four databases were searched by the six authors to identify 102 unique citations meeting our search criteria published in English since 1997. Title and abstract screening, followed by full-text screening, was completed by pairs of authors and reconciled by a third author. Data were extracted and synthesized to answer our key questions related to hospital rea.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000137