The study set out to determine whether or not colorectal surgery patients at high-volume hospitals were more likely to be discharged to home or a skilled rehabilitation facility.
The researchers found patients at high-volume hospitals were significantly more likely to be discharged to home, rather than a skilled rehabilitation facility.
The study concludes that results are the first step toward identifying what high-volume hospitals do to contribute to desirable outcomes. Low-volume hospitals may use this information to adopt best practices and improve patient recovery times.
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