The influence of sociodemographic factors on operative decision-making in small bowel obstruction
Jean RA, Chiu AS, O'Neill KM, Lin Z, Pei KY. The influence of sociodemographic factors on operative decision-making in small bowel obstruction. Journal Of Surgical Research 2018, 227: 137-144. PMID: 29804845, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.02.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overClinical Decision-MakingDigestive System Surgical ProceduresFemaleHealth Care CostsHealthcare DisparitiesHospitalizationHumansInpatientsInsurance CoverageIntestinal ObstructionIntestine, SmallLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPractice Guidelines as TopicRacial GroupsRetrospective StudiesSocioeconomic FactorsTime-to-TreatmentUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsSmall bowel obstructionOperative managementOperative delaySociodemographic factorsBowel obstructionHospital factorsInsurance statusMedicare patientsUtilization Project National Inpatient SampleMedicare insurance coverageOverall study populationNational Inpatient SampleHospital mortalityNonoperative therapyNonoperative managementHospital clusteringPrimary outcomeHispanic patientsBlack patientsPrimary diagnosisInpatient SampleCurrent guidelinesSociodemographic disparitiesStudy populationHealthcare costs