Impact of Asthma-Specific Discharge Practices on Readmission Rates for Children Hospitalized with Asthma

Purpose: Acute asthma exacerbations are a common reason for pediatric hospitalizations. High-quality care should aim to successfully transition children back into the community and prevent readmissions. The role of asthma-specific discharge components in reducing readmissions is unclear. Objective: To (1) describe hospital-based asthma-specific discharge components at children’s hospitals and (2) describe the association of these discharge components with pediatric asthma readmission rates. Methods: A multicenter retrospective analysis of pediatric …