Frequencies of AEs and preventable AEs categorised by clinical procedure and consequences
| AEs: N (%) (N=124) | Preventable AEs: N (%) (N=49) | |
|---|---|---|
| Classification by clinical procedure* | ||
| Surgical procedure (operative procedures) | 87 (70) | 35 (71) |
| Medical procedures (procedure not in operating room) | 13 (10) | 4 (8) |
| Diagnostic process (eg, missed, delayed or inappropriate diagnostic process) | 9 (7) | 4 (8) |
| Medication (eg, side effects, allergic reactions, anaphylaxis) | 7 (6) | 4 (8) |
| Other clinical management (including nursing and allied healthcare) | 5 (4) | 1 (2) |
| Other (eg, fall) | 1 (1) | – |
| Discharge procedure (eg, inappropriate discharge) | – | – |
| Missing | 2 (2) | 1 (2) |
| Consequences‡ | ||
| Intervention/treatment | 83 (67) | 35 (71) |
| Prolonged hospital stay | 43 (35) | 20 (41) |
| Readmission to hospital | 36 (29) | 16 (33) |
| Health limitation at discharge | 28 (23) | 15 (31) |
| Death | 20 (16) | 6 (12) |
| Extra outpatient care | 12 (10) | 8 (16) |
| Other | 16 (13) | 11 (22) |
*Percentages do not add up to exactly 100 due to rounding up.
‡Multiple consequences could be selected for each AE.