Table 3.
Unadjusted Comparison of Patient-Reported Care Processes Identified During Readmission
| Patient-Reported Care Process | No. (%) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preventable (n = 269) |
Nonpreventable (n = 731) |
||
| How often did they give you enough time to say what you thought was important? (always or often vs other) | 191 (71.0) | 537 (73.5) | .44 |
| How often did you feel pressured by them to have a treatment you were not sure you wanted? (never or rarely vs other) | 216 (80.3) | 561 (76.7) | .23 |
| How often did they ask if you might have problems actually doing the recommended treatment (for example, taking the medication correctly)? (always or often vs other) | 99 (36.8) | 277 (37.9) | .75 |
| “When I left the hospital, I understood what I was supposed to do to take care of myself.” (strongly agree or agree vs other) | 240 (89.2) | 663 (90.7) | .48 |
| “When I left the hospital, they took my preferences into account when they decided on the plan for my care.” (strongly agree or agree vs other) | 194 (72.1) | 556 (76.1) | .20 |
| “After I left the hospital, I had difficulty taking each of my medications correctly every day.” (strongly agree or agree vs other) | 52 (19.3) | 128 (17.5) | .51 |
| “After I left the hospital, I did not know how to contact my doctor if I needed to.” (strongly agree or agree vs other) | 50 (18.6) | 92 (12.6) | .02 |
| “After I left the hospital, I had difficulty with transportation to my doctor’s appointment or other tests.” (strongly agree or agree vs other) | 56 (20.8) | 146 (20.0) | .77 |
| “After I left the hospital, I had difficulty meeting basic needs, such as food and shelter.” (strongly agree or agree vs other) | 36 (13.4) | 74 (10.1) | .14 |
| “After I left the hospital, I had difficulty following the diet my doctor recommended to keep me healthy.” (strongly agree or agree vs other) | 59 (21.9) | 156 (21.3) | .84 |
| “After I left the hospital, I did not have enough support from friends, family, neighbors, and/or others who care for me to follow the hospital discharge instructions and recover from my illness.” (strongly agree or agree vs other) | 44 (16.4) | 107 (14.6) | .50 |
| “After I left the hospital, I had problems related to drinking alcohol or using drugs.” (strongly agree or agree vs other) | 12 (4.5) | 59 (8.1) | .048 |