Risk factors for 30-day unplanned readmissions after surgical procedures in the elderly population
The study highlights the importance of identifying risk factors for readmission to improve transitions of care. Targeted interventions for high-risk populations, particularly those with dementia, renal disease, or cancer, are essential to improve postoperative outcomes and alleviate the burden of unplanned readmissions on healthcare systems.
Authors
- Marzio Milana
- Marco Fusco
- Pierfranco Conté (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5210-5344)
- Alessandra Buja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2216-3807)
- Giorgio Arcara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6270-6883)
- Leonardo Rigon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1986-3389)
- Gino Sartor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0056-9048)
Institutions
- University of Padua (IT)
- AULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana (IT)
- IRCCS San Camillo Hospital (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Patient Safety in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-025-00442-2
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.78