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Predictors of interhospital transfer delays in acute surgical patient deaths in Australia: a retrospective study

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Interhospital transfers in Australia facilitate access to acute surgical services, however transfer delays can occur. The aims of this study were to examine Australian mortality audit data on acute surgical… Click to show full abstract

Interhospital transfers in Australia facilitate access to acute surgical services, however transfer delays can occur. The aims of this study were to examine Australian mortality audit data on acute surgical patients who were transferred after presenting with a surgical emergency, and to identify modifiable predictors of transfer delay.

Keywords: surgical patient; transfer delays; interhospital transfer; predictors interhospital; acute surgical; delays acute

Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2022

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