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Rehospitalización en adultos mayores de un hospital de Lima, Perú / Rehospitalization of elderly patients in a hospital in Lima, Perú
Quispe, Tania; Ticse, Ray; Gálvez, Miguel; Varela, Luis.
  • Quispe, Tania; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima. PE
  • Ticse, Ray; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima. PE
  • Gálvez, Miguel; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima. PE
  • Varela, Luis; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Lima. PE
Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica ; 30(4): 635-640, oct.-dic. 2013. ilus, graf, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, LIPECS | ID: lil-698124
RESUMEN
Con el objetivo de determinar la frecuencia y los factores asociados a las rehospitalizaciones en adultos mayores del servicio de medicina de un hospital general de Lima (Perú) se realizó un estudio longitudinal. Se realizó una entrevista a los pacientes o cuidadores durante la hospitalización, además de recoger datos de la historia clínica. Luego del alta médica se les siguió por 30 días mediante llamadas telefónicas, para conocer la condición del paciente y si estuvo hospitalizado en algún centro de atención durante este periodo. Se incluyeron 276 pacientes adultos mayores, el 14% de ellos fueron rehospitalizados. Se encontró que la rehospitalización estuvo asociada a dependencia funcional (p=0,003), el diagnostico de neumonía al ingreso (p=0,045) y a la falta de control ambulatorio (p<0,001); este último factor además tuvo un RRa de 2,22 (IC95% 1,23-3,22). En conclusión, el factor asociado más importante para la rehospitalización de adultos mayores es la falta de una visita de control posterior al alta.
ABSTRACT
In order to determine the frequency and factors associated to rehospitalization among elderly patients in a general hospital in Lima (Peru), a longitudinal study was conducted. An interview was administered to patients or care providers during their hospitalization, and data were collected from their medical records. After they were discharged from the hospital, they were followed up for 30 days through phone calls to become aware of their condition and if they were hospitalized at some health center during this period of time. 276 elderly patients were included, 14% of which were rehospitalized. It was found that rehospitalization was associated to functional dependency (p=0,003), pneumonia diagnosis upon admission (p=0,045) and lack of outpatient control (p<0,001); the latter having had RRa 2.22 (95% CI 1,23-3,22). In conclusion, the most important associated factor in the rehospitalization of the elderly is the lack of control visits after being discharged.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Patient Readmission Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Peru Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica Year: 2013 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia/PE

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Patient Readmission Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Peru Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica Year: 2013 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia/PE