Organizational models for acute gastrointestinal bleeding: a systematic review of hospital networks, multidisciplinary care and bloodless programs (2015–2025)

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Acute gastrointestinal bleeding is a common cause of hospital admissions, with significant clinical and economic burdens.
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A systematic review identified three studies evaluating organizational interventions for acute gastrointestinal bleeding.
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Multidisciplinary team programs showed lower mortality and reduced readmissions compared to traditional care models.
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Bloodless medicine initiatives achieved low mortality rates despite low hemoglobin levels in patients refusing transfusions.
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The review highlighted the need for improved reporting on patient outcomes and the risk of bias in existing studies.

Frontiers In Medicine

by Sungat Otegen, Lyudmila S. Yermukhanova, Abylai Baimakhanov, Negar Ashuri, Aruzhan Otegenova Muratkyzy, Aidyn Armanuly Zhylgeldy, Murat Jakanov, Gulbanu Arynova, Alireza Afshar
July 2, 2026

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