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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedBrooke BS, Goodney PP, Kraiss LW
Readmission destination and risk of mortality after major surgery: an observational cohort study.
This study examined the association between readmission destination and mortality risk in the USA in Medicare beneficiaries after a range of common operations. It found that patients who are readmitted to hospital after various major operations consistently achieve improved survival if they return to the hospital where their surgery took place.
AHRQ-funded; HS021581.
Citation: Brooke BS, Goodney PP, Kraiss LW .
Readmission destination and risk of mortality after major surgery: an observational cohort study.
Lancet 2015 Aug 29;386(9996):884-95. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(15)60087-3..
Keywords: Hospital Readmissions, Mortality, Surgery, Elderly, Outcomes, Hospitals
Kumamaru H, Jalbert JJ, Nguyen LL
Surgeon case volume and 30-day mortality after carotid endarterectomy among contemporary medicare beneficiaries: before and after national coverage determination for carotid artery stenting.
The objective of this study is to examine the decline in past-year case-volumes of surgeons performing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) before and after the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for carotid artery stenting (CAS) and to assess its effect on 30-day post-CEA mortality. It found that the rate of CEA procedures decreased substantially during 2001 to 2008. The postprocedural mortality in Medicare beneficiaries was high compared with trial patients.
AHRQ-funded; 29020050016I.
Citation: Kumamaru H, Jalbert JJ, Nguyen LL .
Surgeon case volume and 30-day mortality after carotid endarterectomy among contemporary medicare beneficiaries: before and after national coverage determination for carotid artery stenting.
Stroke 2015 May;46(5):1288-94. doi: 10.1161/strokeaha.114.006276..
Keywords: Surgery, Mortality, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Outcomes, Elderly
Tamirisa NP, Parmar AD, Vargas GM
Relative contributions of complications and failure to rescue on mortality in older patients undergoing pancreatectomy.
This study evaluated the relative contribution of overall postoperative complications and failure to rescue rates on the observed increased mortality in older patients undergoing pancreatic resection at specialized centers. The study found that patients 80 years and older had no difference in complication rates but higher failure to rescue rates compared to patients younger than 80.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134
Citation: Tamirisa NP, Parmar AD, Vargas GM .
Relative contributions of complications and failure to rescue on mortality in older patients undergoing pancreatectomy.
Ann Surg. 2016 Feb;263(2):385-91. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000001093..
Keywords: Surgery, Mortality, Patient Safety, Quality of Care, Elderly