Quantifying the Size of Wellbeing and Financial Consequences in Elective Surgery in Australian Hospitals: A Patient's Perspective

Hon, Yoey Gwan Venise

Quantifying the Size of Wellbeing and Financial Consequences in Elective Surgery in Australian Hospitals: A Patient's Perspective

Hon, Yoey Gwan Venise

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dc.contributor.author	Hon, Yoey Gwan Venise
dc.date.accessioned	2026-03-23T01:39:37Z
dc.date.available	2026-03-23T01:39:37Z
dc.date.issued	2025
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/194413
dc.description	University of Technology Sydney. Faculty of Health.	en_US.UTF-8
dc.description.abstract	𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 This thesis provides an overview of elective survey consequences in terms of complications and avoidable readmissions. Despite the broad impact complications could have on societal and health systems, this thesis aims to examine the duration and potential parameters of outcomes, such as out-of-pocket costs and changes in quality of life from patients' perspectives. 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 Systematic review and mixed-methods study addressed financial and wellbeing outcomes from the perspectives of patients and clinicians. Analysis on quantitative hospital linked data and qualitative survey responses demonstrates magnitude and patterns of postoperative care and unplanned readmissions. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 Findings concluded aged over 80, requiring an interpreter or mental health assistance, are prominent factors for 28-day unplanned readmissions after surgery, resulting in extended hospital stay of 16.45 days, longer ICU hours and 12.5 times hospitalisation costs. Language used at home and type of hospital admission associate with 90-day readmission. Survey reported wound dressing session lasts approximately 30 minutes, while complications lead to extra sessions taking up to at least two months. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Further investigations should extend beyond perioperative prevention and standardised hospitalisation parameters. Examining postoperative care and the interrelationship between socioeconomic characteristics and stakeholder involvement could help avoid disparities in knowledge, informing practical interventions for better decision-making and streamlined care.	en_US.UTF-8
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dc.title	Quantifying the Size of Wellbeing and Financial Consequences in Elective Surgery in Australian Hospitals: A Patient's Perspective	en_US.UTF-8
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Abstract:

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 This thesis provides an overview of elective survey consequences in terms of complications and avoidable readmissions. Despite the broad impact complications could have on societal and health systems, this thesis aims to examine the duration and potential parameters of outcomes, such as out-of-pocket costs and changes in quality of life from patients' perspectives. 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 Systematic review and mixed-methods study addressed financial and wellbeing outcomes from the perspectives of patients and clinicians. Analysis on quantitative hospital linked data and qualitative survey responses demonstrates magnitude and patterns of postoperative care and unplanned readmissions. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 Findings concluded aged over 80, requiring an interpreter or mental health assistance, are prominent factors for 28-day unplanned readmissions after surgery, resulting in extended hospital stay of 16.45 days, longer ICU hours and 12.5 times hospitalisation costs. Language used at home and type of hospital admission associate with 90-day readmission. Survey reported wound dressing session lasts approximately 30 minutes, while complications lead to extra sessions taking up to at least two months. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Further investigations should extend beyond perioperative prevention and standardised hospitalisation parameters. Examining postoperative care and the interrelationship between socioeconomic characteristics and stakeholder involvement could help avoid disparities in knowledge, informing practical interventions for better decision-making and streamlined care.

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