Archives of disease in childhood
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Multicenter Study
Readmission in children's emergency care: an analysis of hospital episode statistics.
To compare rates of emergency readmission following discharge for common paediatric conditions from a range of hospital services. ⋯ Readmission rates are associated with higher numbers of annual admissions and higher proportions of children discharged on the day of admission. Variations between hospitals suggest that other factors can also affect readmission rates. Readmission rates calculated from HES can contribute to assessments of the outcome of emergency services.