Risk factors associated with paediatric unplanned hospital readmissions: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To synthesise evidence on risk factors associated with paediatric unplanned hospital readmissions (UHRs).

Design

Systematic review.

Data source

CINAHL, EMBASE (Ovid) and MEDLINE from 2000 to 2017.

Eligibility criteria

Studies published in English with full-text access and focused on paediatric All-cause, Surgical procedure and General medical condition related UHRs were included.

Data extraction and synthesis

Characteristics of the included studies, examined variables and the statistically significant risk factors were extracted. Two reviewers independently assessed study quality based on six domains of potential bias. Pooling of extracted risk factors was not permitted due to heterogeneity of the included studies. Data were synthesised using c

SUBMITTER: Zhou H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6352831 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature