Factors Associated to Stroke Patients' Re-Admission to Prachuapkhirikhan Hospital

Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and factors associated with the re-admission of stroke patients in Prachuapkhirikhan Hospital.

Method: This is a retrospective analytical research by collecting data from outpatient medical records from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022. The sample consisted of 204 patients selected by a systematic randomization method, and were divided into 2 groups: the group of stroke patients who did not re-admit in the hospital, and the group of stroke patients who regained hospitalization. General data were analyzed including age, gender, types of strokes, conditions and co-morbidities, information about the stroke and the treatments received, stroke period, and post-stroke treatments of the patients.

Results: The prevalence of re-admission of stroke patients in Prachuapkhirikhan Hospital was 10.8%. The Factors associated with hospitalization of stroke patients with statistical significance included age; type of stroke; and underlying diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease; the level of self-help ability; and the medical equipment needed to be taken care.

Conclusion: A stroke patient who is over 60 years of age, with diabetes, homebound or bedridden, and receiving a urinary catheter care should be observed as there is a chance of re-admission in the hospital.