Publications by authors named "Jessica W Yen"
Death after discharge: predictors of mortality in older brain-injured patients.
J Trauma Acute Care Surg
December 2014
Article Synopsis
- Older patients (55+) with traumatic brain injury (TBI) show a substantial risk of death after being discharged from the hospital, highlighting the need for long-term care considerations.
- In a study involving 353 TBI patients, 91.2% survived to discharge, but 19.8% died postdischarge, with over half passing within six months.
- Factors like age, preinjury anticoagulant use, and discharge to long-term care are linked to postdischarge mortality, differing from predictors seen during hospitalization.