You will be presented with a citation segment from the section of a research paper. Classify the intent behind this citation by choosing from one of the following categories:

- Method: Cites the paper for its methodology or procedure.
- Background: Cites the paper to provide background information.
- Result: Cites the paper for its findings or results.

Your answer should be a single word from the following list of options: ["Method", "Background", "Result"]. Do not include any other text in your response.

Citation sentence:

Moreover, one study showed that readmission rates, as well as postdischarge and 30-day mortality rates, did not differ among hospitals despite significant variation in LOS.(38) While this study evaluated the relationship of mortality rates and cross-sectional (rather than longitudinal) variation in LOS, it does suggest that physicians’ judgment about criteria for early discharge does not compromise post-discharge outcomes.
Background