Key result
Planned systematic review protocol aims to identify risk factors for unplanned pediatric neurosurgery readmissions.
Why the study?
While adult readmission studies are abundant, limited research exists regarding unplanned hospital readmissions in paediatric populations, especially in paediatric neurosurgery.
What are the reasons and risk factors for 30-day and 90-day unplanned readmissions following paediatric neurosurgical procedures?
Systematic Review
What are the reasons and risk factors for 30-day and 90-day unplanned readmissions following paediatric neurosurgical procedures?
This protocol outlines a systematic review to identify risk factors and reasons for unplanned 30-day and 90-day readmissions in paediatric neurosurgery.
Addresses gap in pediatric neurosurgery readmission data; leaves open specific reasons and risk factors until review completion.
INTRODUCTION: Unplanned hospital readmission (UHR) following surgical procedures reflects patient outcomes. While adult readmission studies are abundant, limited research exists in paediatric populations, especially in the context of neurosurgery. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This protocol outlines a systematic review aimed at identifying reasons for unplanned readmissions (30-day and 90-day readmissions) and risk factors following paediatric neurosurgical procedures. Narrative synthesis, sensitivity analyses, subgroup analyses, and meta-analysis, when appropriate, will be done. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: There are no primary data involved and no access to confidential patient information. The findings aim to contribute to refining clinical practice, enhance patient counselling, and optimise healthcare resource utilisation in paediatric neurosurgical care. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42023455779.
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Sese et al. (2023) conducted a systematic review in Paediatric neurosurgery. Risk factors for unplanned readmissions was evaluated on Reasons for unplanned readmissions (30-day and 90-day) and risk factors. This protocol outlines a planned systematic review to identify reasons and risk factors for 30-day and 90-day unplanned readmissions following paediatric neurosurgical procedures.
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