Patients undergoing surgeries immediately before the weekend face higher risks of death, readmission, and complications compared to those treated afterwards. An analysis of over 429,000 patients in Ontario revealed a consistent increase in adverse outcomes at 30 days, 90 days, and one year post-surgery for those in the preweekend group, with adjusted odds ratios indicating a significant concern. The need for further investigation into weekend care disparities is emphasized to enhance patient outcomes.
Journal Article by Ranganathan S, Riveros C (…) Satkunasivam R et 9 al. in JAMA Netw Open