Reasons for readmission in an underserved high-risk population: a qualitative analysis of a series of inpatient interviews
Long T, Genao I, Horwitz LI. Reasons for readmission in an underserved high-risk population: a qualitative analysis of a series of inpatient interviews. BMJ Open 2013, 3: e003212. PMID: 24056478, PMCID: PMC3780332, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003212.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary care centersHigh-risk populationEmergency departmentCare accessCare servicesYale-New Haven HospitalPrimary providersHigh-risk patientsRisk of readmissionUnderserved high-risk populationTransitional care servicesPrimary care accessPrimary care relationshipsHome care servicesInpatient interviewsAcute illnessMore admissionsUnderserved patientsCare centerSemi-structured qualitative interviewsPatientsReadmissionHealth statusCurrent interventionsUndue financial burden