Hospitalisation

Symptom monitoring may be especially useful for identifying high-risk patients because blood tests and scans can involve delays. Some patients prepared for admission by arranging caregivers, acquiring assistive devices, and monitoring health indicators at home. Most patients did not proactively manage their disease before hospitalisation. At the 12-month landmark, shortness of breath was the strongest predictor of heart failure admission with a hazard ratio of 1.99. At the 6-month landmark, anxiety showed the strongest association with heart failure admission, with a hazard ratio of 1.94. Residence in Kollam, health insurance, and having more than two chronic conditions were associated with higher hospitalisation after adjustment. Hospitalisation created anxiety through long waits during registration, admission, and preoperative procedures. Ward conditions such as cleaning, odours, and noise disturbed rest, especially for patients with existing sleep problems. The primary outcomes were first all-cause hospitalisation and all-cause mortality within 3 months after each landmark. Most hospitalised participants were admitted to government hospitals. The interval between deciding on su…