Table 1 Univariate assessment of time to readmission by discharge instruction category (n = 783).
| Category | Instructions not received (n) | Relative risk of readmission | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | 169 | 1.451 | 0.002 |
| Worsening symptoms | 181 | 1.377 | 0.006 |
| Weight | 233 | 1.319 | 0.013 |
| Drugs | 73 | 1.412 | 0.034 |
| Follow‐up appointment | 78 | 1.381 | 0.046 |
| Diet | 94 | 1.227 | 0.187 |
| Any/all | 250 | 1.377 | 0.003 |