SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-Determinants of Length of Stay, Recurrence, and Readmission in Diabetic-Ketoacidosis

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This retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed 922 patients admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), including both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The authors examined factors associated with three key outcomes: length of stay (LOS), DKA recurrence at 6 and 12 months, and 90-day readmission.<br /><br />Using univariate and multivariate logistic regression, the study identified several predictors. For longer hospital stay, important factors included DKA duration, urea, and the Charlson Comorbidity Index, as well as laboratory values such as sodium, hemoglobin, and potassium. For DKA recurrence, type 1 diabetes, female gender, and lack of diabetes education were significant predictors. Six-month recurrence was specifically highlighted as an outcome of interest. For readmission, the study found that 15.1% of patients were readmitted, with new diabetes in males also noted as a factor in the analysis.<br /><br />Overall, the study showed that multiple clinical and demographic factors can predict LOS and DKA recurrence after an index DKA admission in a diverse patient population. The findings suggest that identifying high-risk patients early may help clinicians target education, follow-up, and discharge planning to reduce hospital stay, recurrence, and readmissions. The authors conclude that this information can support healthcare providers and systems in improving DKA management and reducing resource utilization.

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Anand Kartha

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Author List Adeel Ahmad Khan, Anand Kartha, Bayan Mohammed, Fateen Ata, Haidar Barjas, Ibrahim Khamees, Madeha Khaled, Muhammad Bashir, Phool Iqbal, Reham Aboshdid, Sandy Marzouk, Zohaib Yousaf

Category Research

Concept Length of Stay

Concept Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Concept Diabetic Ketoacidosis Recurrence

Concept Readmission

Concept DKA Duration

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization Hamad Medical Corporation, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar

Presenting Author Anand Kartha

Track Outcomes Research

Keywords

diabetic ketoacidosis

length of stay

DKA recurrence

hospital readmission

type 1 diabetes

type 2 diabetes

risk factors

logistic regression

diabetes education

Charlson Comorbidity Index

Length of Stay

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Recurrence

Readmission

DKA Duration