Key Points
- Readmission rate was 32.7% with median age 82 years (IQR 73-91) and
61.8% female
- The mean BOOST and LACE scores for those readmitted was significantly
higher than those not readmitted.
- Area under the curve analysis signifies both the BOOST and LACE scores
have good predictive capacity for readmission.
- The most significant contributing factor from both scores was another
hospital admission in the preceding 6 months.