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Unhoused burn patients face higher readmission risks. Leaving against medical advice, severe burns, and burn location significantly increase readmission likelihood for this vulnerable population.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Public health
  • Burn injury care

Background:

  • Previous studies identified general burn readmission risk factors.
  • The specific risk factors for readmission among unhoused burn patients remain under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify risk factors for 30-day readmission in unhoused patients with burn injuries.
  • To compare readmission rates between housed and unhoused burn patients.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the 2022 Nationwide Readmissions Database.
  • Included patients with International Classification of Diseases Version 10 codes for burn or corrosive injury.
  • Defined readmission as a subsequent encounter within 30 days with a burn diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Unhoused burn patients had a higher readmission rate (8.6%) compared to housed patients (5.2%).
  • Key risk factors for unhoused patients included third-degree burns, leaving against medical advice, and burn location (trunk, upper/lower extremities).
  • Mental health and substance abuse diagnoses did not increase readmission risk in this cohort.

Conclusions:

  • Unhoused burn patients are at significantly higher risk for readmission.
  • Severity, location of burn, and leaving against medical advice are critical factors for readmission in unhoused individuals.
  • Interventions addressing 'leaving against medical advice' could mitigate readmission risk.