Table 2.

Readmission Questionnaire Results.^a

Patient Perceptions of Factors Related to Readmission	n (%)
Since you left the hospital, was there health care or medical help that you needed and could not get?
No	174 (86.1)
Unsure	6 (3.0)
Yes	22 (10.9)
Old symptoms getting worse
Not important	37 (18.3)
Somewhat important	24 (11.9)
Unsure	5 (2.5)
Very important	131 (64.9)
New symptoms
Not important	80 (39.6)
Somewhat important	20 (9.9)
Unsure	4 (2.0)
Very important	92 (45.5)
Trouble understanding how to take medications
Not important	179 (88.6)
Somewhat important	10 (4.5)
Unsure	0 (0)
Very important	9 (4.5)
Trouble getting medications
Not important	167 (82.7)
Somewhat important	16 (7.9)
Unsure	0 (0)
Very important	15 (7.4)
Trouble understanding what you were supposed to do to take care of yourself
Not important	177 (87.6)
Somewhat important	7 (3.5)
Unsure	1 (0.5)
Very important	15 (7.4)
Trouble getting a primary care provider appointment
Not important	171 (84.7)
Somewhat important	13 (6.4)
Unsure	1 (0.5)
Very important	14 (6.9)
Trouble getting a specialist appointment (kidney, heart, neurology doctor)
Not important	169 (83.7)
Somewhat important	12 (5.9)
Unsure	1 (0.5)
Very important	15 (7.4)
Trouble with transportation to a clinic appointment or pharmacy
Not important	158 (78.2)
Somewhat important	21 (10.4)
Unsure	2 (1.0)
Very important	18 (8.9)
During your previous hospitalization, how often did staff take your wishes into account in deciding what you would need when you left the hospital?
Never	7 (3.5)
Sometimes	22 (10.9)
Usually	36 (17.8)
Always	130 (64.4)
NA	6 (3.0)
During your previous hospitalization, how often did staff take the wishes of your caregivers into account in deciding what you would need when you left the hospital?
Never	10 (5.0)
Sometimes	13 (6.4)
Usually	30 (14.9)
Always	112 (55.5)
NA	35 (17.3)
After I left the hospital, I had a good understanding how to manage my health after I left the hospital.
Strongly disagree	1 (0.5)
Disagree	11 (5.5)
Agree	50 (24.8)
Strongly agree	135 (66.8)
NA	2 (1.0)
After I left the hospital, I clearly understood how to take my medications.
Strongly disagree	2 (1.0)
Disagree	6 (3.0)
Agree	40 (19.8)
Strongly agree	152 (75.3)
NA	0 (0)
Do you live:
Alone in your own house, apartment	56 (27.7)
With family or friends in your own home	83 (41.1)
With family or friend in their home	29 (14.4)
In an elderly housing or retirement community	2 (1.0)
In a group home or boarding home with some assistance from professionals	5 (2.5)
In an assisted living facility	8 (4.0)
In a nursing home	5 (2.5)
Do you have any of the following problems?
Had to move because of health or medical problems	29 (14.4)
Had trouble finding or keeping your job because of health or medical problems	49 (24.3)
Had problems in your family	31 (15.4)
Accident, injury, or fall	48 (23.8)
Worried about being alone	32 (15.8)
Problems knowing who to call if I need help	14 (6.9)
SDOH: In the past year, have you had any problem having enough money to
Buy food	48 (23.8)
Buy clothing	48 (23.8)
Pay rent, mortgage, or housing costs	57 (28.2)
Pay medical bills (doctors, hospitals)	39 (19.3)
Pay for prescription drugs	40 (19.8)
Pay for medical equipment or supplies	28 (13.9)
Pay for health-care services you need at home	19 (9.4)
Do doctors or nurses ever ask you whether you need help to do these things?
No	117 (57.9)
Unsure	16 (7.9)
Yes	69 (34.2)
Prepare meals
I can do this without assistance	128 (63.4)
I can do this with assistance	41 (20.3)
I cannot do this	21 (10.4)
Does not apply	11 (5.5)
Bathe or shower
I can do this without assistance	146 (72.3)
I can do this with assistance	48 (23.8)
I cannot do this	7 (3.5)
Does not apply	1 (0.5)
Use the toilet
I can do this without assistance	162 (80.2)
I can do this with assistance	32 (15.8)
I cannot do this	6 (3.0)
Does not apply	1 (0.5)
Get dressed
I can do this without assistance	163 (80.7)
I can do this with assistance	34 (16.8)
I cannot do this	4 (2.0)
Does not apply	1 (0.5)
Eat
I can do this without assistance	180 (89.1)
I can do this with assistance	13 (6.4)
I cannot do this	5 (2.5)
Does not apply	2 (1.0)
Get in and out of bed and chairs
I can do this without assistance	151 (74.8)
I can do this with assistance	43 (21.3)
I cannot do this	6 (3.0)
Does not apply	1 (0.5)
Shopping and errands
I can do this without assistance	109 (54.0)
I can do this with assistance	54 (26.7)
I cannot do this	27 (13.4)
Does not apply	11 (5.5)
Scheduling appointments
I can do this without assistance	157 (77.7)
I can do this with assistance	23 (11.4)
I cannot do this	10 (5.0)
Does not apply	12 (5.9)
Paying bills
I can do this without assistance	148 (73.3)
I can do this with assistance	32 (15.8)
I cannot do this	9 (4.5)
Does not apply	13 (6.4)
Manage medications and take them on schedule
I can do this without assistance	152 (75.3)
I can do this with assistance	34 (16.8)
I cannot do this	9 (4.5)
Does not apply	6 (3.0)
Arranging transportation to appointments
I can do this without assistance	139 (68.8)
I can do this with assistance	44 (21.8)
I cannot do this	9 (4.5)
Does not apply	4 (2.0)
Is there one person who is a family member or friend who does the most to help you manage your health care, medications, and other needs?
No	44 (21.7)
Unsure	3 (1.5)
Yes	154 (76.2)
Do you feel you need more assistance stay to well without needing to come to the hospital?
No	109 (54.0)
Unsure	10 (5.0)
Yes	79 (39.1)

Abbreviation: SDoH, social determinants of health.

^a Percent missing data ranged from 0% to 3%.