Unplanned 30-Day Readmissions After Hospitalization for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joshua O Ugboke,
Fidelis Uwumiro,
Efeturi M Okorigba
et al.
Abstract:Background
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) continues to pose significant healthcare challenges due to its broad differential diagnosis and the often extensive yet inconclusive workup. We investigated the rates and characteristics of unplanned 30-day readmissions in adult patients hospitalized with IBS. In addition, we identified factors that predict readmission within 30 days of initial discharge.
Methods
We analyzed the 2020 Nationwide Readmission Database. Using the Internatio… Show more
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