Regional variation in post-operative mortality in New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a growing body of evidence that access to best practice perioperative care varies within our population. In this study, we use national-level data to begin to address gaps in our understanding of regional variation in post-operative outcomes within New Zealand.

Methods

Using National Collections data, we examined all inpatient procedures in New Zealand public hospitals between 2005 and 2017 (859 171 acute, 2 276 986 elective/waiting list), and identified deaths within 30 days. We calculated crude and adjusted rates per 100 procedures for the 20 district health boards (DHBs), both for the total population and stratified by ethnicity (Māori/European). Odds ratios comparing the risk of post-operative mortality between Māori and European patients were calcula

SUBMITTER: Gurney JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9321085 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature