Understanding hospital length of stay in trauma laparotomy patients: a National Trauma Database Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The diverse procedures and varying patient conditions in trauma laparotomy cases lead to significant variability in hospital length of stay (HLOS), posing challenges for effective patient care. Strategies to reduce HLOS are varied, with multiple factors potentially modifiable through targeted interventions. These interventions are most effective when target populations and their associated factors are clearly defined. This study aimed to stratify trauma laparotomy patients by their HLOS and identify factors associated with HLOS to enhance patient care.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted using the National Trauma Data Bank from January 2017 to December 2019. Adult trauma patients who underwent trauma laparotomy following blunt or penetrating abdominal

SUBMITTER: Uchino H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11795517 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature