Hospitalisation for cirrhosis in Australia: disparities in presentation and outcomes for Indigenous Australians.
Patricia Casarolli ValeryPaul J ClarkGregory PrattChristina M BernardesGunter HartelMaree ToombsKatharine M IrvineElizabeth E PowellPublished in: International journal for equity in health (2020)
There was evidence of differential presentation, higher rates of readmissions, and poorer survival for Indigenous Australians with cirrhosis, compared to other Australians. The increased prevalence of Emergency Department presentation among Indigenous patients suggests missed opportunities for early intervention to prevent progressive cirrhosis complications and hospital readmissions.
Keyphrases
- emergency department
- end stage renal disease
- risk factors
- case report
- randomized controlled trial
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- multiple sclerosis
- healthcare
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- metabolic syndrome
- patient reported outcomes
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- insulin resistance
- electronic health record
- weight loss