Unplanned readmission after lung resection surgery: A systematic review

Area of Science:

• Medical research
• Healthcare management
• Patient outcomes

Background:

• Urgent patient readmissions pose a significant challenge to healthcare systems, affecting both patient health and financial resources.
• Risk factors associated with urgent readmissions remain under-researched, highlighting a gap in current medical literature.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify pre- and perioperative determinants of urgent patient readmissions.
• To determine readmission rates, common diagnoses, and the impact of readmissions on patient survival.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature search was conducted across major bibliographic databases.
• Nineteen relevant studies were selected based on predefined criteria for inclusion.

Main Results:

• Identified key risk factors for readmission include sociodemographic variables, comorbidities, type of resection, postoperative complications, and prolonged hospital stay.
• Variability exists across studies, but a consistent emphasis on the importance of reducing readmission rates was noted.

Conclusions:

• Reducing urgent patient readmissions is crucial due to their substantial impact on patient well-being and healthcare expenditures.
• Further research into specific risk factors and targeted interventions is warranted to mitigate the negative consequences of readmissions.