Trends in Readmissions and Length of Stay for Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure in Canada and the United States.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2019.0766
Abstract: Importance Over the past decade, reducing 30-day readmission rates has been emphasized in the United States (including via the implementation of the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program) but not Canada. Objective To examine changes that occurred… read more here.
Keywords: day; length stay; united states; heart failure ... See more keywords
Effect of a Ward-Based Program on Hospital-Associated Complications and Length of Stay for Older Inpatients: The Cluster Randomized CHERISH Trial.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2021.7556
Abstract: Importance Hospital-associated complications of older people (HAC-OPs) include delirium, hospital-associated disability, incontinence, pressure injuries, and falls. These complications may be preventable by age-friendly principles of care, including early mobility, good nutrition and hydration, and meaningful… read more here.
Keywords: length stay; program; age; hospital associated ... See more keywords
Adverse Events and Patient Outcomes Among Hospitalized Children Cared for by General Pediatricians vs Hospitalists
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.5658
Abstract: Importance Pediatric hospital medicine is a relatively new and growing specialty. However, research remains inconclusive on outcomes for inpatients cared for by pediatric hospitalists compared with those cared for by general pediatricians. Objective To analyze… read more here.
Keywords: general pediatricians; patient outcomes; length stay; cared general ... See more keywords
Racial Disparities in Length of Stay Among Severely Ill Patients Presenting With Sepsis and Acute Respiratory Failure
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.9739
Abstract: Key Points Question Do conventionally understood mechanisms of disparities adequately explain differences in hospital length of stay (LOS) between racial and ethnic minority and nonminority groups? Findings In this cohort study of 102 362 adult patients… read more here.
Keywords: sepsis acute; acute respiratory; respiratory failure; length stay ... See more keywords
Changes in Urologic Cancer Surgical Volume and Length of Stay During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Pennsylvania
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.9848
Abstract: Key Points Question Did surgical volume and hospital length of stay for major urologic cancer surgical procedures change during the COVID-19 pandemic? Findings In this cohort study of all inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory surgery encounters… read more here.
Keywords: urologic cancer; cancer surgical; length stay; volume ... See more keywords
Benchmarking of aggregated length of stay after open and laparoscopic surgery for cancers of the digestive system
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.67
Abstract: Length of hospital stay (LOS) may serve as a surrogate measure of healthcare quality and resource use, particularly when transfers of care and readmissions are accounted for. This study aimed to benchmark true hospital stay… read more here.
Keywords: stay open; surgery; benchmarking aggregated; aggregated length ... See more keywords
Complications, hospital length of stay, and readmission after total laryngectomy
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30483
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe the 30‐day incidence of complications after total laryngectomy (TL) in a high‐volume institution and their impact on the hospital length of stay (LOS) and readmission rates. read more here.
Keywords: hospital length; complications hospital; readmission; length stay ... See more keywords
Survival to intensive care unit discharge among in-hospital cardiac arrest patients by applying audiovisual feedback device.
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DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.13628
Abstract: AIMS Survival rates after in-hospital cardiac arrest remain very low. Although there is evidence that the use of audiovisual feedback devices can improve compression components, there are no data on patient survival. Therefore, we conducted… read more here.
Keywords: length; feedback device; hospital cardiac; cardiac arrest ... See more keywords
What becomes of people admitted to acute old age psychiatry wards? An exploration of factors affecting length of stay, delayed discharge and discharge destination
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.4563
Abstract: The study sought to identify the variables associated with increased length of stay on old age psychiatry inpatient wards. It also explored the factors related to delayed discharge and the likelihood of patients admitted from… read more here.
Keywords: age psychiatry; psychiatry; discharge; length stay ... See more keywords
Malnutrition on admission increases the in‐hospital mortality and length of stay in elder adults with acute ischemic stroke
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DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24132
Abstract: Malnutrition, as determined by the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT), has an effect on the 3‐month and long‐term prognosis of stroke patients. The association between malnutrition and in‐hospital mortality has not been well established. We aimed… read more here.
Keywords: acute ischemic; mortality length; length stay; malnutrition ... See more keywords
Predicting length of stay in head and neck patients who undergo free flap reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1002/lio2.410
Abstract: Understanding factors that affect postoperative length of stay (LOS) may improve patient recovery, hasten postoperative discharge, and minimize institutional costs. This study sought to (a) describe LOS among head and neck patients undergoing free flap… read more here.
Keywords: free flap; flap reconstruction; neck patients; length stay ... See more keywords