| Popis: |
Racial and ethnic disparities have been reported regarding outcomes of intermediate or high-risk surgical (IHRS) procedures. This study aimed to assess whether or not these disparities exist with respect to post-procedural discharge disposition (DD). EMR chart reviews of patients (≥65 years old) undergoing IHRS were conducted, 2016-2019 in Tucson, AZ. Race and ethnicity were reported as American Indian/Alaskan Native; Black or African American; More-Than-One-Race; Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander; White/Caucasian; Unknown/Not Reported, Hispanic/Latino; Non-Hispanic/Latino; or Unknown/Not Reported. DD was reported as to home, home with home health, rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility (SNF), death, or other. Kruskal-Wallis tests were performed to determine the association with DD. Of the 161 patients (mean age: 74.7±6.9, [60-91], 53.4% male) assessed, 15.4% were discharged to a facility other than home or home with home health. Ethnicity was significantly associated with discharge disposition (p |
