2018
DOI: 10.1308/rcsbull.2018.104
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Rethinking surgical readmissions

Abstract: A retrospective analysis of 289 general surgery patients readmitted in a district general hospital

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“…International adult readmissions rates, which are quoted in multiple literate reviews for general surgery vary considerably, due to its heterogenous properties. A study done by Jacobs et al ( 13 ) noted that the overall readmission rate for general surgical patients was of 5.21%, which was at the lower end of the reported readmission rates for France, US, and the UK ( 14 16 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…International adult readmissions rates, which are quoted in multiple literate reviews for general surgery vary considerably, due to its heterogenous properties. A study done by Jacobs et al ( 13 ) noted that the overall readmission rate for general surgical patients was of 5.21%, which was at the lower end of the reported readmission rates for France, US, and the UK ( 14 16 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…While there is a known relationship between post-operative complications and readmission rates, there is little in the literature on whether previously cancelled operations are related to post-operative complications. (7,17) In an example from our study, a patient was readmitted as an emergency due to gallbladder pathology two days a er their elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy should have taken place. More investigation is needed into the reasons for cancellations and if the cancellations made the subsequent surgery more dangerous for the patients.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 93%
“…This is in line with other studies in the literature. (17) While it is reasonable to argue that non-elective surgery results in more complications, a longer length of stay and perhaps a worse outcome, the readmission rate is more of an indicator of the discharge process and post-discharge care, rather than the severity of the presenting complaint. (1) Salford has well-established post-discharge care following upper gastro-intestinal, colorectal and anal surgeries, including input from specialist nurses, information lea ets on discharge and regular follow-up.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The majority of postoperative readmissions were caused by uncomplicated wound infections, operating site discomfort, and operative site seroma. 13 Glans stated that patients with several comorbidities as well as those with specific medical diseases such congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease had a higher incidence of readmission to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. The number of previous discharges, male sex, the number of medications used, age, and length of stay at initial hospital visit have all been linked to an increase in frequency of readmission.…”
Section: Prevalence and Risk Factors Of Readmission After Emergency S...mentioning
confidence: 99%