Urology
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Evaluation of Unplanned Hospital Readmissions After Major Urologic Inpatient Surgery in the Era of Accountable Care.
To provide a multi-institutional analysis of clinical factors predicting unplanned hospital readmission after major inpatient urologic surgery. ⋯ Readmission after inpatient urologic surgery occurs at a rate of 5.8%, with cystectomy and urinary diversion demonstrating the highest rates. Major and minor postoperative complications were the most substantial predictors of readmission. These results may guide risk reduction initiatives to prevent readmissions after major urologic surgery.
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Comparative Study
Sleep Disturbance and Fatigue Are Associated With More Severe Urinary Incontinence and Overactive Bladder Symptoms.
To investigate the relationship between sleep disturbance, fatigue, and urinary incontinence (UI) and overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms among patients with OAB. ⋯ Sleep disturbance and fatigue are present in substantial percentages of patients with OAB. Among patients with OAB, sleep disturbance and fatigue were associated with more severe UI and OAB symptoms, worse health-related quality of life, and poorer psychosocial health.