'Organisation of delivery of care in operating suite recovery rooms within 48 hours postoperatively and patient outcomes after adult non-cardiac surgery: a systematic review'

Abstract

Context Postoperative recovery rooms have existed since 1847, however, there is sparse literature investigating interventions undertaken in recovery, and their impact on patients after recovery room discharge. Objective This review aimed to investigate the organisation of care delivery in postoperative recovery rooms; and its effect on patient outcomes; including mortality, morbidity, unplanned intensive care unit (ICU) admission and length of hospital stay. Data sources NCBI PubMed, EMBASE and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature. Study selection Studies published since 1990, investigating health system initiatives undertaken in postoperative recovery rooms. One author s..