One in Five Pediatric Patients With Chronic Conditions Readmitted Within 30 Days

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Nineteen percent of children with at least one complex chronic condition experience at least one readmission within 30 days of discharge, according to a study in Hospital Pediatrics.

Researchers found readmission was linked to the number of discharge medications. Patients receiving at least eight medications upon discharge had a 30-day readmission rate of 29 percent.

Researchers concluded the number of discharge medications were a significant risk factor for readmission.

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