Preadmission morbidity and healthcare utilization among older adults with potentially avoidable hospitalizations: a Danish case–control study

Key summary points Aim Examine preadmission diagnoses, medication use, and preadmission healthcare utilization among older adults prior to a first potentially avoidable hospitalization. Findings Our analysis revealed that preadmission morbidity, medication use, and a high and accelerating number of healthcare contacts are associated with potentially avoidable hospitalizations. Message Preadmission morbidity and a high number of contacts with general practitioners are associated with potentially avoidable hospitalizations, which highlights the need for tailored clinical initiatives for older adults.