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Adrian G Barnett¹, Nicholas Graves, Ben S Cooper

¹Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. a.barnett@qut.edu.au

The Medical Journal of Australia

|December 9, 2008

Summary

Patients discharged from the intensive care unit (ICU) had lower odds of survival on weekends. Discharge odds increased throughout the week, suggesting potential disparities in care based on the day of admission.

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Published on: February 24, 2026

Area of Science:

Critical Care Medicine
Health Services Research
Epidemiology

Background:

The day of the week for intensive care unit (ICU) admission may influence patient outcomes.
Understanding discharge patterns is crucial for optimizing ICU resource allocation and patient care.
Previous research has not extensively explored the impact of the day of the week on ICU discharge survival rates.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the association between the day of the week and the likelihood of alive discharge from an ICU.
To identify potential temporal trends in ICU patient discharge patterns.

Main Methods:

A longitudinal analysis was conducted to assess the risk of discharge based on the day of the week.
Data included 4569 patients admitted to St. Thomas' Hospital ICU in London between 2002 and 2006.
Statistical methods were employed to estimate the odds of alive discharge by day of the week.

Main Results:

The odds of being discharged alive from the ICU were lowest on weekend days.
A consistent increase in the odds of alive discharge was observed as the week progressed.
This suggests a significant day-of-week effect on ICU patient survival and discharge.

Conclusions:

The study reveals a concerning pattern of lower survival and discharge odds during weekends in the ICU.
This disparity is likely attributable to a complex interplay of factors, including specialist availability and patient demand.
Further investigation is warranted to address these weekend care gaps and improve patient outcomes.