Data-Driven Insights into Hospital Readmissions
Publication Date
2025
Presentation Length
Poster/Gallery presentation
College
College of Sciences & Mathematics
Department
Math and Computer Science, Department of
Student Level
Undergraduate
SPARK Category
Research
Faculty Advisor
Christina Davis
SPARK Session
Data Science
Presentation Type
Poster
Summary
Hospital readmissions are a growing concern for healthcare systems due to their financial cost and impact on patient outcomes. This research explores data-driven techniques for analyzing patient record trends and determining variables linked to an increased risk of readmission. This project uses machine learning models and analytical techniques and assesses their effectiveness in predicting readmission outcomes. In addition, statistical techniques were applied to compare patient subgroups and identify significant patterns in the data. The results provide insights on the variables that might be early predictors of readmission and the ways in which data analysis can help hospitals enhance care planning and lower preventable returns.
This research demonstrates the potential of predictive modeling in enhancing patient care strategies and shows how data science can be used in a healthcare setting to enable better informed decision-making.
Recommended Citation
Antonacci, Cristina, "Data-Driven Insights into Hospital Readmissions" (2025). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 3.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/3