Excellence in care
Excellence in care at Sahlgrenska University Hospital is reflected in positive outcomes across a range of clinical and quality indicators, benchmarked against national and international standards.
Sahlgrenska University Hospital performs strongly against national benchmarks, ranking above the national average in 50% of 257 nationally monitored healthcare indicators. Favourable results are also seen in key clinical indicators, including post-operative infection rates, unplanned readmissions and intensive care outcomes.
Patient surveys likewise report high satisfaction levels, with 89% of adult inpatient specialist care patients describing a positive overall care experience. By combining clinical outcome data with feedback from patients and families, we continuously refine care pathways and strengthen our person-centred approach to improve quality, safety and patient outcomes.
Strong performance across clinical and patient safety indicators
Excellence in specialised care
High-quality outcomes in specialised care reflect the expertise and the multidisciplinary approach that underpin care at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. This is particularly evident in areas such as cardiovascular and stroke care, where clinical performance ranks among the strongest nationally.
Data from SWEDEHEART, Sweden's national quality registry for cardiac care, place Sahlgrenska University Hospital among the country's top-performing centres for cardiovascular care.
In stroke care, Sahlgrenska combines internationally leading treatment times with excellent clinical outcomes — reporting a 94% success rate in reopening blocked blood vessels during thrombectomy, the highest recorded among Swedish thrombectomy centres.
