Rothman index as a predictor for type of discharge and readmission rates in a cancer hospital: The Yale experience.
Morgensztern D, Xia B, Kournioti C, Hofstatter E, Raucci M, Keyes A, Morrione A, Blasiak E, Rosenberg E, Rimar J, Rothman M, Lilenbaum R. Rothman index as a predictor for type of discharge and readmission rates in a cancer hospital: The Yale experience. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: 6635-6635. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.6635.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTime of dischargeRothman IndexElectronic medical recordsCancer HospitalRA ratesEvaluation of inpatientsSmilow Cancer HospitalDC typesPredictors of dischargeRate of readmissionHospital electronic medical recordsLength of stayHealth care providersRI meanOncology inpatientsReadmission ratesMedian ageProspective studyNursing assessmentCommon tumorsElective admissionsMedical recordsDisposition planningCare providersReadmission