Identifying factors associated with a risk of 30-day alcohol-related readmission post medically assisted alcohol detoxification treatment: a quantitative retrospective study
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Toop, Andrea
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2025
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en
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alcohol , alcoholism treatment , medically assisted alcohol detoxification , readmission
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Introduction: This study aimed to identify factors associated with an increased risk of an alcohol related readmission to hospital within 30 days of discharge for patients identified with alcohol dependency and had received a medically assisted alcohol detoxification as part of their treatment plan. Repeated alcohol withdrawals are thought to increase the risk of severe withdrawal symptoms caused by abrupt cessation of alcohol and can be potentially fatal. Repeated hospital readmissions for people with possible dependency are at risk of multiple periods of alcohol withdrawal, increasing the risk of reduced brain plasticity and alcohol-related cognitive impairment recovery
Methods: A quantitative, non-experimental, retrospective design was applied using data from hospital records. Descriptive and a logistic regression analysis of data was employed to provide a statistical summary and explore the relationship between the independent predictive factors and the outcome of a 30-day hospital readmission.
Results: The summary statistics show a 19% 30-day alcohol-related readmission rate. Most of the sample population were male and of a White British background, with a mean average age of 52.9 (SD 11.6). Over half of the sample lived in the 3 lowest deprived areas, with 63.8% experiencing mental health issues and 13.3% reporting concurrent drug use. Almost one third were identified as having safeguarding concerns and 64.8% were either referred to, or already involved with the local community recovery service. Two independent variable factors had a statistically significant impact on 30-day readmissions: a) Having safeguarding concerns recognised and a referral made to the local authority decreases the odds for a 30-day readmission by 83%; B) For every increase in the number of previous admissions in the 12 months prior to the index admission is associated with 46.3% increase in the odds for readmission.
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Toop, A. (2025) 'Identifying factors associated with a risk of 30-day alcohol-related readmission post medically assisted alcohol detoxification treatment: a quantitative retrospective study', Gut, 74, A295.
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Gut