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Nizum N, Jacob G. Systematic Review of Ostomy Care Pathways. Adv Skin Wound Care 2022; 35:290-295. [PMID: 35442921 DOI: 10.1097/01.asw.0000823976.96962.b6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate if ostomy care pathways improve outcomes for adults anticipating or living with an ostomy. DATA SOURCES In this systematic review, the authors searched the MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central, and EMBASE databases. STUDY SELECTION Studies were included if they met the following criteria: written in English, targeted adults anticipating or currently living with an ostomy, evaluated the impact of two or more components of an ostomy care pathway, and included one or more of the pertinent outcomes (patient satisfaction, hospital length of stay, hospital readmission rates, and staff satisfaction). DATA EXTRACTION Details recorded included design, setting, descriptions of intervention and control groups, patient characteristics, outcomes, data collection tools, effect size, and potential harms. DATA SYNTHESIS Of 5,298 total records, 11 met the inclusion criteria: 2 randomized controlled trials and 9 nonrandomized studies. The overall quality of the studies was low. Of the four studies that examined patient satisfaction, all studies reported improvement or positive satisfaction rates. Of the six studies that evaluated hospital length of stay, five noted a decrease in length of stay. Of the eight studies that evaluated hospital readmission rates, five found a reduction in hospital readmission rates. No studies reported on staff satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Ostomy care pathways included preoperative education and counseling, postoperative education and discharge planning, and outpatient home visits and telephone follow-ups. Ostomy care pathways may contribute to patient satisfaction and decrease both hospital length of stay and hospital readmission rates. However, higher-quality literature is needed to be confident in the effectiveness of ostomy care pathways.
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- Nafsin Nizum
- At the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Nafsin Nizum, MN, RN, is Senior Manager, Research and Guideline Development, and Greeshma Jacob, MScN, RN, is Guideline Development Methodologist, Best Practice Guideline Development & Research Team
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Overall readmissions and readmissions related to dehydration after creation of an ileostomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tech Coloproctol 2022; 26:333-349. [PMID: 35192122 PMCID: PMC9018644 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-022-02580-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Background Hospital readmissions after creation of an ileostomy are common and come with a high clinical and financial burden. The aim of this review with pooled analysis was to determine the incidence of dehydration-related and all-cause readmissions after formation of an ileostomy, and the associated costs.
Methods A systematic literature search was conducted for studies reporting on dehydration-related and overall readmission rates after formation of a loop or end ileostomy between January 1990 and April 2021. Analyses were performed using R Statistical Software Version 3.6.1.
Results The search yielded 71 studies (n = 82,451 patients). The pooled incidence of readmissions due to dehydration was 6% (95% CI 0.04–0.09) within 30 days, with an all-cause readmission rate of 20% (CI 95% 0.18–0.23). Duration of readmissions for dehydration ranged from 2.5 to 9 days. Average costs of dehydration-related readmission were between $2750 and $5924 per patient. Other indications for readmission within 30 days were specified in 15 studies, with a pooled incidence of 5% (95% CI 0.02–0.14) for dehydration, 4% (95% CI 0.02–0.08) for stoma outlet problems, and 4% (95% CI 0.02–0.09) for infections. Conclusions One in five patients are readmitted with a stoma-related complication within 30 days of creation of an ileostomy. Dehydration is the leading cause for these readmissions, occurring in 6% of all patients within 30 days. This comes with high health care cost for a potentially avoidable cause. Better monitoring, patient awareness and preventive measures are required. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10151-022-02580-6.
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Seyfried S, Herrle F, Schröter M, Hardt J, Betzler A, Rahbari NN, Reißfelder C. [Initial experiences with the implementation of the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) protocol]. Chirurg 2021; 92:428-433. [PMID: 33471183 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-020-01341-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND To further improve treatment quality and patient orientation, a multiprofessional enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) transformation program was initiated in our clinic in January 2020. The ERAS® treatment pathway for colorectal surgery was established in October 2020. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to show that the perioperative treatment quality can be increased by implementing a certified ERAS® program in the setting of a fast-track pathway that has been established since 2008. MATERIAL AND METHODS The first ERAS® patients from October/November 2020 (ERAS®) were compared with those of a representative consecutive control cohort (pre-ERAS®) who had undergone interventions from August to December 2019. Patient care and data collection of the ERAS® patients were ensured by an ERAS® nurse in daily visits. For the comparison cohorts, the electronic patient files were analyzed and historical colon pathway data from our clinic from 2008 were used. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION A total of 10 ERAS® and 50 pre-ERAS® patients were included. After the ERAS® transformation, an increase in overall compliance with ERAS® guideline recommendations from 45% (pre-ERAS®) to 75% (ERAS®) was achieved. The number of days to tolerance of solid food decreased from 2 days (pre-ERAS®) to 1 day (ERAS®). The general postoperative complication rate was comparable (22% pre-ERAS® vs. 20% ERAS®). Most noticeable was the reduction of the median hospital stay of 9 days in the historical cohort to 3 days after ERAS® implementation. We attribute the necessary high ERAS® pathway compliance of 75% to a successful combination of process standards and multiprofessional ERAS® teams.
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- Steffen Seyfried
- Chirurgische Klinik, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Deutschland
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- Chirurgische Klinik, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Deutschland
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- Chirurgische Klinik, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Deutschland
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- Chirurgische Klinik, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Deutschland
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- Chirurgische Klinik, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Deutschland
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- Chirurgische Klinik, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Deutschland
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- Chirurgische Klinik, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167, Mannheim, Deutschland.
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Téoule P, Birgin E, Mertens C, Schwarzbach M, Post S, Rahbari NN, Reißfelder C, Ronellenfitsch U. Clinical Pathways for Oncological Gastrectomy: Are They a Suitable Instrument for Process Standardization to Improve Process and Outcome Quality for Patients Undergoing Gastrectomy? A Retrospective Cohort Study. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:E434. [PMID: 32069805 PMCID: PMC7073178 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12020434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Oncological gastrectomy requires complex multidisciplinary management. Clinical pathways (CPs) can potentially facilitate this task, but evidence related to their use in managing oncological gastrectomy is limited. This study evaluated the effect of a CP for oncological gastrectomy on process and outcome quality. (2) Methods: Consecutive patients undergoing oncological gastrectomy before (n = 64) or after (n = 62) the introduction of a CP were evaluated. Assessed parameters included catheter and drain management, postoperative mobilization, resumption of diet and length of stay. Morbidity, mortality, reoperation and readmission rates were used as indicators of outcome quality. (3) Results: Enteral nutrition was initiated significantly earlier after CP implementation (5.0 vs. 7.0 days, p < 0.0001). Readmission was more frequent before CP implementation (7.8% vs. 0.0%, p = 0.05). Incentive spirometer usage increased following CP implementation (100% vs. 90.6%, p = 0.11). Mortality, morbidity and reoperation rates remained unchanged. (4) Conclusions: After implementation of an oncological gastrectomy CP, process quality improved, while indicators of outcome quality such as mortality and reoperation rates remained unchanged. CPs are a promising tool to standardize perioperative care for oncological gastrectomy.
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- Patrick Téoule
- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany; (P.T.); (E.B.); (S.P.); (N.N.R.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany; (P.T.); (E.B.); (S.P.); (N.N.R.); (C.R.)
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe, Moltkestr.90, 76133 Karlsruhe, Germany;
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, Klinikum Frankfurt Höchst, Gotenstraße 6-8, 65929 Frankfurt, Germany;
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- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany; (P.T.); (E.B.); (S.P.); (N.N.R.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany; (P.T.); (E.B.); (S.P.); (N.N.R.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany; (P.T.); (E.B.); (S.P.); (N.N.R.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Str.40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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Influence of Clinical pathways on treatment and outcome quality for patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy? A retrospective cohort study. Asian J Surg 2019; 43:799-809. [PMID: 31732412 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2019.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic surgery demands complex multidisciplinary management. Clinical pathways (CPs) are a tool to facilitate this task, but evidence for their utility in pancreatic surgery is scarce. This study evaluated the effect of CPs on quality of care for pancreatoduodenectomy. METHODS Data of all consecutive patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy before (n = 147) or after (n = 148) CP introduction were evaluated regarding catheter and drain management, postoperative mobilization, pancreatic enzyme substitution, resumption of diet and length of stay. Outcome quality was assessed using glycaemia management, morbidity, mortality, reoperation and readmission rates. RESULTS Catheters and abdominal drainages were removed significantly earlier in patients treated with CP (p < 0.0001). First intake of liquids, nutritional supplement and solids was significantly earlier in the CP group (p < 0.0001). Exocrine insufficiency was significantly less common after CP implementation (47.3% vs. 69.7%, p < 0.0001). The number of patients receiving intraoperative transfusion dropped significantly after CP implementation (p = 0.0005) and transfusion rate was more frequent in the pre-CP group (p = 0.05). The median number of days with maximum pain level >3 was significantly higher in the CP group (p < 0.0001). There was no significant difference in mortality, morbidity, reoperation and readmission rates. CONCLUSIONS Following implementation of a CP for pancreatoduodenectomy, several indicators of process and outcome quality improved, while others such as mortality and reoperation rates remained unchanged. CPs are a promising tool to improve quality of care in pancreatic surgery.
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Téoule P, Römling L, Schwarzbach M, Birgin E, Rückert F, Wilhelm TJ, Niedergethmann M, Post S, Rahbari NN, Reißfelder C, Ronellenfitsch U. Clinical Pathways For Pancreatic Surgery: Are They A Suitable Instrument For Process Standardization To Improve Process And Outcome Quality Of Patients Undergoing Distal And Total Pancreatectomy? - A Retrospective Cohort Study. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2019; 15:1141-1152. [PMID: 31632041 PMCID: PMC6778449 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s215373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Purpose Pancreatic surgery demands complex multidisciplinary management, which is often cumbersome to implement. Clinical pathways (CPs) are a tool to facilitate this task, but evidence for their utility in pancreatic surgery is scarce. This study evaluated if CPs are a suitable tool for process standardization in order to improve process and outcome quality in patients undergoing distal and total pancreatectomy. Patients and methods Data of consecutive patients who underwent distal or total pancreatectomy before (n=67) or after (n=61) CP introduction were evaluated regarding catheter management, postoperative mobilization, pancreatic enzyme substitution, resumption of diet and length of stay. Outcome quality was assessed using glycaemia management, morbidity, mortality, reoperation and readmission rates. Results The usage of incentive spirometers for pneumonia prophylaxis increased. The median number of days with hyperglycemia decreased significantly from 2.5 to 0. For distal pancreatectomy, the incidence of postoperative diabetes dropped from 27.9% to 7.1% (p=0.012). The incidence of postoperative exocrine pancreatic insufficiency decreased from 37.2% to 11.9% (p=0.007). There was no significant difference in mortality, morbidity, reoperation and readmission rates between groups. Conclusion Following implementation of a pancreatic surgery CP, several indicators of process and outcome quality improved, while others such as mortality and reoperation rates remained unchanged. CPs are a promising tool to improve quality of care in pancreatic surgery.
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- Patrick Téoule
- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim 68167, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim 68167, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery, Klinikum Frankfurt Höchst, Frankfurt 65929, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim 68167, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim 68167, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, GRN-Klinik Weinheim, Weinheim 69469, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim 68167, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim 68167, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim 68167, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Vascular and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital Halle, Halle, Germany
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Meddings J, Skolarus TA, Fowler KE, Bernstein SJ, Dimick JB, Mann JD, Saint S. Michigan Appropriate Perioperative (MAP) criteria for urinary catheter use in common general and orthopaedic surgeries: results obtained using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method. BMJ Qual Saf 2019; 28:56-66. [PMID: 30100564 PMCID: PMC6365917 DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs-2018-008025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Revised: 06/12/2018] [Accepted: 06/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Indwelling urinary catheters are commonly used for patients undergoing general and orthopaedic surgery. Despite infectious and non-infectious harms of urinary catheters, there is limited guidance available to surgery teams regarding appropriate perioperative catheter use. OBJECTIVE Using the RAND Corporation/University of California Los Angeles (RAND/UCLA) Appropriateness Method, we assessed the appropriateness of indwelling urinary catheter placement and different timings of catheter removal for routine general and orthopaedic surgery procedures. METHODS Two multidisciplinary panels consisting of 13 and 11 members (physicians and nurses) for general and orthopaedic surgery, respectively, reviewed the available literature regarding the impact of different perioperative catheter use strategies. Using a standardised, multiround rating process, the panels independently rated clinical scenarios (91 general surgery, 36 orthopaedic surgery) for urinary catheter placement and postoperative duration of use as appropriate (ie, benefits outweigh risks), inappropriate or of uncertain appropriateness. RESULTS Appropriateness of catheter use varied by procedure, accounting for procedure-specific risks as well as expected procedure time and intravenous fluids. Procedural appropriateness ratings for catheters were summarised for clinical use into three groups: (1) can perform surgery without catheter; (2) use intraoperatively only, ideally remove before leaving the operating room; and (3) use intraoperatively and keep catheter until postoperative days 1-4. Specific recommendations were provided by procedure, with postoperative day 1 being appropriate for catheter removal for first voiding trial for many procedures. CONCLUSION We defined the appropriateness of indwelling urinary catheter use during and after common general and orthopaedic surgical procedures. These ratings may help reduce catheter-associated complications for patients undergoing these procedures.
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- Jennifer Meddings
- VA Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- VA Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Department of Urology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- VA Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- VA Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- VA Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Implementation of day of surgery admission for rectal cancer surgery in Ireland following a national centralisation programme. Ir J Med Sci 2018; 188:765-769. [DOI: 10.1007/s11845-018-1904-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Does the Implementation of Clinical Pathways Affect Hierarchical Structures Within a Surgical Department? A Qualitative Study. Int Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.9738/intsurg-d-17-00028.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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To explore effects of the implementation of clinical pathways (CPs) on hierarchical structures within a surgical department.
Summary of background data:
CPs are care plans stipulating diagnostic and therapeutic measures along a time axis for a given condition or procedure. They are widely used in surgery. There is limited evidence to what extent CP implementation has an effect on hierarchical structures within surgical departments.
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Semistructured individual interviews were conducted with key members of a CP project team in a large academic surgery department. Interviews were carried out by an external researcher to increase the likelihood of obtaining unbiased opinions. Using an interview guide, it was ensured that respondents provided opinions on various issues related to CP implementation, including hierarchical relationships within the department, but also between caregivers and patients. The transcribed text was independently content analyzed by 2 researchers who converged their findings.
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Clinical pathway implementation changed perceived surgical hierarchy from a top-down to a participatory approach. However, it was acknowledged that some form of hierarchy is required to ensure successful clinical pathway implementation. Respondents felt that clinical pathways changed surgical culture from a largely eminence-based to more evidence-based medicine.
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The implementation of CPs potentially affects several dimensions of surgical hierarchy. It changes “traditional” surgical hierarchy and is associated with perception of increased autonomy and competency in junior staff. The clinical approach appears to shift from eminence- to evidence-based medicine. The knowledge about these changes is important for carrying out CP projects in surgery.
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Hardt J, Pilz L, Magdeburg J, Kienle P, Post S, Magdeburg R. Preoperative hypoalbuminemia is an independent risk factor for increased high-grade morbidity after elective rectal cancer resection. Int J Colorectal Dis 2017; 32:1439-1446. [PMID: 28823064 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-017-2884-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE This study investigated the association of preoperative hypoalbuminemia and postoperative complications after elective resection for rectal cancer. METHODS From September 2009 to December 2014, all patients who underwent elective rectal resection for adenocarcinoma of the rectum were identified using a prospective colorectal cancer database. Hypoalbuminemia was defined as a serum albumin < 35 g/L. Characteristics and outcomes of hypoalbuminemic patients were compared to those of patients with normal albumin levels. Potential risk factors for postoperative major morbidity, defined as Clavien-Dindo ≥ grade 3, were analyzed by both univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS Three hundred seventy patients met the inclusion criteria. Hypoalbuminemic patients (67/370 (18%)) were significantly older and had more advanced tumor stages and more comorbidities (more ASA III, higher percentage of diabetics). Furthermore, they were more likely to undergo abdominoperineal resection instead of low anterior resection and less likely to be operated laparoscopically. On univariate analysis, a higher BMI, advanced tumor stages, diabetes, open procedures, pre- and postoperative hypoalbuminemia, a higher decrease in albumin (∆ preop-postop), and conversion were significantly associated with postoperative high-grade morbidity. On multivariate analysis, diabetes, advanced tumor stages, a higher decrease in the albumin level, as well as preoperative hypoalbuminemia turned out to be independent risk factors for postoperative high-grade morbidity. CONCLUSIONS Hypoalbuminemia is an independent risk factor for postoperative high-grade morbidity. As a low-cost and easy accessible test, serum albumin should be used as a prognostic tool to detect patients at risk for adverse outcomes after resection for rectal cancer.
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- J Hardt
- Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135, Mannheim, Germany
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- Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135, Mannheim, Germany.
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135, Mannheim, Germany
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Ronellenfitsch U, Böckler D, Schwarzbach M. Klinische Pfade zum Prozessmanagement in der Gefäßchirurgie. GEFASSCHIRURGIE 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s00772-017-0317-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Rattray M, Roberts S, Marshall A, Desbrow B. A systematic review of feeding practices among postoperative patients: is practice in-line with evidenced-based guidelines? J Hum Nutr Diet 2017; 31:151-167. [PMID: 28589624 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early oral feeding after surgery is best practice among adult, noncritically ill patients. Evidenced-based guidelines (EBG) recommend commencing liquid and solid feeding within 24 h of surgery to improve patient (e.g. reduced morbidity) and hospital (e.g. reduced length of stay) outcomes. Whether these EBG are adhered to in usual clinical practice remains unknown. The present study aimed to identify the time to commencement of first oral feed (liquid or solid) and first solid feed among postoperative, noncritically ill, adult patients. METHODS MEDLINE, CINAHL, SCOPUS and Web of Science databases were searched from inception to June 2016 for observational studies reporting liquid and/or solid feeding practices among postoperative patients. Studies reporting a mean/median time to first feed or first solid feed within 24 h of surgery or where ≥75% of patients were feeding by postoperative day one were considered in-line with EBG. RESULTS Of 5826 articles retrieved, 29 studies were included. Only 40% and 22% of studies reported time to first feed and time to first solid feed in-line with EBG, respectively. Clear and free liquids were the first diet types commenced in 86% of studies. When solids were commenced, 44% of studies reported using various therapeutic diet types (e.g. light) prior to the commencement of a regular diet. Patients who underwent gastrointestinal procedures appeared more likely to experience delayed postoperative feeding. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrate a gap between postoperative feeding evidence and its practical application. This information provides a strong rationale for interventions targeting improved nutritional care following surgery.
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- M Rattray
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia.,National Centre of Research Excellence in Nursing (NCREN), Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia.,National Centre of Research Excellence in Nursing (NCREN), Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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Wang S, Zhu X, Zhao X, Lu Y, Yang Z, Qian X, Li W, Ma L, Guo H, Wang J, Wen A. DRUGS System Improving the Effects of Clinical Pathways: A Systematic Study. J Med Syst 2015; 40:59. [DOI: 10.1007/s10916-015-0400-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Huebner M, Hübner M, Cima RR, Larson DW. Timing of complications and length of stay after rectal cancer surgery. J Am Coll Surg 2014; 218:914-9. [PMID: 24661855 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.12.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2013] [Revised: 12/23/2013] [Accepted: 12/30/2013] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery pathways have been shown to improve short-term outcomes after colorectal surgery. Occurrence of complications can lead to prolonged length of stay (LOS). The goal of this study was to examine whether shorter time to occurrence of complications was associated with a shorter hospital LOS in rectal cancer patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery, taking into account the perioperative pathway. STUDY DESIGN This retrospective study included consecutive patients undergoing rectal cancer resection from 2005 to 2011 at a single institution. Enhanced recovery pathway was introduced in 2009. Complications and date of occurrence were reviewed. The impact of perioperative care modalities and comorbidities was evaluated using competing risk models with occurrence of complications and LOS as time-dependent outcomes measured as time from surgery. RESULTS A total of 346 patients were included in the analysis with 78 patients treated with enhanced recovery pathway, and 268 with established care. The overall complication rate was 22.3% (77 patients with ileus, wound infection, leak, abscess, small bowel obstruction, reoperation for bleeding, and renal failure). Median time to occurrence of a complication was 3 days post operation. The time to complication diagnosis was associated with shorter time to discharge after the advent of the complication (hazard ratio = 0.84; 95% CI, 0.73-0.96; p = 0.01). Enhanced recovery pathway was associated with a shorter LOS for patients without complications compared with the established pathway (hazard ratio = 2.81; 95% CI, 2.09-3.78; p < 0.001) after adjusting for comorbidities in a competing risk model. CONCLUSIONS Early diagnosis of postoperative complications is associated with a shorter LOS after rectal cancer surgery. Enhanced recovery pathway can facilitate a faster recovery in the presence of comorbidities.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marianne Huebner
- Department of Statistics and Probability, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI; Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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- Clinic for Visceral Surgery, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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