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Need for inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in COVID-19 patients post hospitalization: a retrospective cohort study.
Kapur, Shweta; Cantor, Zachary; Bishop, Patrick; Benjaram, Sindhuri; Lohia, Prateek.
  • Kapur S; Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA; School of Health Sciences, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA.
  • Cantor Z; Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.
  • Bishop P; Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.
  • Benjaram S; Thomas Health, Charleston, WV, USA.
  • Lohia P; Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.
Ann Palliat Med ; 12(1): 90-102, 2023 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2241995
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The need for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors has been speculated from the beginning of the pandemic. However, real-world data describing utilization of these services post COVID-19 hospitalization and the factors associated with the same is limited. This retrospective cohort study on COVID-19 patients aims to identify the patients discharged to inpatient rehabilitation or nursing facilities post-hospitalization and the factors associated with the same.

METHODS:

A retrospective cohort study on COVID-19 patients during second wave of the pandemic in the state of Michigan. Primary outcome was discharge disposition. Binary logistic regression was conducted to identify the factors associated with discharge to a facility.

RESULTS:

A total of 559 COVID-19 patients [median age 64 years, interquartile range (IQR) 53-73 years, 48.5% males (n=271), 67.6% Blacks (n=378)] were included in the study. During hospitalization, 17.4% of the patients (n=97) died. Around 65% (n=365) patients were discharged home whereas 12.5% (n=70) were discharged to a facility for inpatient rehabilitation/nursing services. Older patients, males, those with longer hospital stay, and patients who needed new percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube, tracheostomy, initiation of hemodialysis or continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), or had an acute stroke during admission were more likely to be discharged to a facility post-hospitalization.

CONCLUSIONS:

About 12.5% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients needed discharge to a facility for inpatient rehabilitation/nursing services. Knowledge of the factors associated with discharge to a facility can optimize discharge planning, efficient resource allocation, and improve long-term COVID-19 care.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Language: English Journal: Ann Palliat Med Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Apm-22-858

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Language: English Journal: Ann Palliat Med Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Apm-22-858