Nursing research
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As many as 50% of total hospital admissions are readmissions. Because the factors contributing to hospital readmission are multiple, and research findings are not conclusive, it is important for clinicians to gain an understanding of the key factors that contribute to readmission. ⋯ The study findings suggest that patients who are frequently readmitted to the hospital are severely ill; are on public assistance; and may need special attention when discharged in order to attenuate repeated hospital readmission.