Risk factors for unplanned readmissions in paediatric neurosurgery: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Unplanned hospital readmission (UHR) after paediatric neurosurgery is an important indicator of surgical outcomes. As this field deals with complex cases, there is an increased likelihood of potential complications and the subsequent need for readmission. We estimated paediatric neurosurgery UHR rates globally and identified significant factors contributing to 30-day and 90-day UHR rates in children undergoing neurosurgical procedures.

Design

A systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Data sources

Embase, Medline, CINAHL and Global Index Medicus databases were searched on 17th December 2023.

Eligibility criteria

We included studies that reported unplanned readmissions

SUBMITTER: Sese LVC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273168 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature