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Reducing unplanned general surgical readmissions: a review of the Australian and New Zealand National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database.

Helen PhamGeorge ChenKerry HitosChristopher B NahmJane-Louise SinclairEmma JohnstonMichael John HollandsVincent LamTony PangArthur J Richardson
Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2022)
Unplanned readmissions are more likely to occur in patients who develop postoperative complications. Understanding factors associated with readmissions may facilitate targeted quality improvement projects that reduce hospital readmission after surgery.
Keyphrases
  • quality improvement
  • patient safety
  • adverse drug
  • healthcare
  • cancer therapy
  • emergency department
  • acute care
  • drug delivery
  • electronic health record