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  • Medical research
  • Surgical outcomes
  • Healthcare disparities

Background:

  • The 'weekend effect' describes variations in patient care and outcomes between weekdays and weekends.
  • This study investigates the presence of the weekend effect in Aotearoa New Zealand (AoNZ).
  • Focus is on patients undergoing emergency laparotomy (EL), considering recent management advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if the weekend effect impacts emergency laparotomy (EL) patients in AoNZ.
  • To assess if modern perioperative care mitigates potential weekend disparities.
  • To compare outcomes of weekend versus weekday EL procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort study design was employed across five hospitals.
  • Outcomes of weekend and weekday acute EL patients were compared.
  • Propensity-score matching was utilized to control for confounding patient factors.

Main Results:

  • 132 of 487 included patients underwent EL during the weekend.
  • No statistically significant difference in outcomes was observed between weekend and weekday EL.
  • Mortality rates were comparable between the weekday and weekend cohorts (P=0.464).

Conclusions:

  • Modern perioperative care in New Zealand appears to negate the 'weekend effect'.
  • Outcomes for emergency laparotomy patients are consistent regardless of admission day.
  • This suggests a high standard of care is maintained throughout the week.