The weekend effect: does hospital mortality differ by day of the week? A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Kate Honeyford (Author), Elizabeth Cecil (Author), Michelle Lo (Author), Alex Bottle (Author), Paul Aylin (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: BMC, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background The concept of a weekend effect, poorer outcomes for patients admitted to hospitals at the weekend is not new, but is the focus of debate in England. Many studies have been published which consider outcomes for patients on admitted at the weekend. This systematic review and meta-...