Daniel James Stubbs, Sam Khanna, Benjamin M Davies, Mark E Vivian, Tom Bashford, Krishma Adatia, Ping Chen, Peter John Clarkson, Catherine McGlennan, Lalani Indurawage, Martyn Patel, Rada Tyagunenko, Rowan Burnstein, David K Menon, Peter J Hutchinson, Alexis Joannides
BACKGROUND: Chronic subdural haematoma (cSDH) is a common neurosurgical pathology affecting older patients with other health conditions. A significant proportion (up-to 90%) of referrals for surgery in neurosciences units (NSU) come from secondary care. However, the organisation of this care and the experience of patients repatriated to non-specialist centres are currently unclear. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to clarify patient outcome in non-specialist centres following NSU discharge for cSDH surgery and to understand key system challenges...
April 1, 2024: Age and Ageing