Factors influencing readmission among Thais with myocardial infarction

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Public Health
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Hospital readmission for myocardial infarction (MI) is a significant concern, impacting healthcare costs and reflecting care quality.
• Identifying factors influencing MI readmission is crucial for improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the factors associated with hospital readmission among patients diagnosed with myocardial infarction in Thailand.
• To provide data-driven insights for developing targeted interventions to reduce MI readmission rates.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study was conducted with 200 randomly selected participants from five regional hospitals in Thailand.
• Data were analyzed using Linear Structural Relationship (LISREL) version 8.72, with validated and reliable research tools.

Main Results:

• The study's hypothesized model, including social support, depression, symptom severity, comorbidity, and quality of life, explained 4% of the variance in readmission.
• Symptom severity emerged as the most influential factor, demonstrating a direct and positive effect on the readmission rate (0.06, p < 0.05).

Conclusions:

• Findings suggest that managing symptom severity and comorbidity, alongside enhancing quality of life, are key strategies to reduce myocardial infarction readmissions.
• Interventions should focus on mitigating symptom severity to improve patient recovery and decrease the likelihood of readmission.