Reasons for Hospitalization of Psoriasis Patients: A Report From the National Inpatient Sample

Nair, Karun M; Kannayiram, Sandhya Shri; Guraya, Armaan; Idolor, Osahon N; Aihie, Osaigbokan P; Sanwo, Eseosa; Muojieje, Chukwudi Charles

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“…Although joint involvement has been widely reported in hospitalizations for psoriasis [ 6 ], little is known about hospitalization patterns and readmissions for PsA. Hospitalizations among patients with PsA have been linked to other multisystemic causes and complications rather than PsA itself, with sepsis emerging as the single most common reason for hospitalization in recent literature [ 7 ].…”

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Thirty-Day Readmissions After Hospitalization for Psoriatic Arthritis

Uwumiro,

Anighoro,

Ajiboye

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is correlated with higher rates of major adverse cardiovascular events and autoimmune disorders than the general population, leading to more frequent hospitalizations. This study assessed the rates and characteristics of index and 30-day readmissions among adults hospitalized for PsA and evaluated the indications and predictors of 30-day readmissions across the United States. Methodology We analyzed the 2020 Nationwide Readmissions Database for adult PsA hospitalizations using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification codes. To compare baseline characteristics between index admissions and readmissions, we used chi-square tests. We used ranking commands to identify the most common indications for readmissions and multivariable Cox regression analysis to identify the predictors of readmissions. The primary endpoints were the rates and characteristics of index and 30-day readmissions. The secondary endpoint was the predictors of readmission within 30 days of index hospital discharge. Results Approximately 842 index hospitalizations for PsA were analyzed. Of these, 244 (29%) resulted in 30-day readmissions, with the primary causes being acute kidney failure, major depression, and heart failure. Readmitted patients had a mean age of 48.2 years (SD = 6.4 years) compared with 54.6 years (SD = 2.2 years) in index hospitalizations (p = 0.147). More readmitted patients were uninsured than index hospitalizations (18.6% vs. 4.4%; p = 0.015). The mean length of stay for readmissions was 7.2 days compared with 3.9 days for index admissions. The mean total hospital costs were US$31,424 for index admissions and US$60,147 for readmissions (p < 0.001). Significant differences in comorbidities such as hypertension (24.8% vs. 40.1%, p = 0.032), liver disease (29% vs. 7.9%, p = 0.020), uveitis (9.4% vs. 4.5%, p < 0.001), inflammatory bowel disease (8.6% vs. 3.8%, p < 0.001), and alcohol use disorder (29% vs. 7.8%, p = 0.002) were observed between readmissions and index admissions. Age <40 years (adjusted hazard ratio (AHR) = 2.35; p = 0.047), home healthcare (AHR = 5.87; p = 0.035), residence in the same state as the hospital (AHR = 1.24; p = 0.018), and secondary diagnoses of inflammatory bowel disease (AHR = 2.33; p < 0.001) or deep venous thrombosis (AHR = 3.80; p = 0.007) were correlated with an increased likelihood of readmission. Conclusions About one in three hospitalizations for PsA result in readmission within 30 days of initial discharge. Age <40 years, discharge to home healthcare, and a secondary diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease or deep venous thrombosis were correlated with an increased likelihood of readmission.

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