Key result
ICU readmission, which occurred in 5.69% of index admissions, was associated with significantly higher ICU mortality compared to no readmission (P=0.016).
Why the study?
Most evidence on the incidence, characteristics, risk factors, and attributable outcomes of ICU readmission is from high-income countries, leaving determinants of risk in settings like Nepal unexplored.
What are the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes associated with ICU readmission in adult patients in Nepal?
Cohort (n=2,955)
Yes
What are the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes associated with ICU readmission in adult patients in Nepal?
p-value: p=0.016
ICU readmission in Nepal is associated with significantly poorer outcomes and increased resource utilization, with night-time discharge being a notable risk factor for mortality.
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Night discharge linked to higher post-readmission mortality in Nepal; extends high-income data but remains hypothesis-generating.
Aryal et al. (2025) conducted a cohort in ICU admission (n=2,955). ICU readmission vs. No ICU readmission was evaluated on ICU mortality (p=0.016). ICU readmission, which occurred in 5.69% of index admissions, was associated with significantly higher ICU mortality compared to no readmission (P=0.016).
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