Survivors of critical illness frequently require increased healthcare resources after hospital
discharge. We undertook a systematic review and meta‐analysis to assess hospital re …

Introduction We sought to derive literature-based summary estimates of readmission to the
ICU and hospital mortality among patients discharged alive from the ICU. Methods We …

Background Intensive care unit (ICU) survivors experience high levels of morbidity after
hospital discharge and are at high risk of unplanned hospital readmission. Identifying those …

Background Intensive care unit (ICU) re-admission identifies a high-risk group in terms of
hospital mortality, length of stay, and resource utilization. Only hospital and ICU mortality are …

Objectives: Preventing rehospitalizations for patients with serious chronic illnesses is a focus
of national quality initiatives. Although 8 million people are admitted yearly to an ICU, the …

Rationale: Readmission to the intensive care unit (ICU) is associated with poor clinical
outcomes, increased length of ICU and hospital stay, and higher costs. Nevertheless …

Objectives To determine whether ICU readmission is associated with higher severity of
illness scores in adult patients. Background Readmissions to the intensive care unit (ICU) …

Purpose Readmission rate is frequently proposed as a quality indicator because it is related
to both patient outcome and organizational efficiency. Currently available studies are not …

Objectives: To determine factors independently associated with readmission to ICU and the
independent association of readmission with subsequent mortality. Design: Prospective …

Background Many intensive care (ICU) survivors experience early unplanned hospital
readmission, but the reasons and potential prevention strategies are poorly understood. We …