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Kakada P, Ramalingam K, Ramani P, Krishnan M. Assessment of the quality of oral squamous cell carcinoma clinical records in oral surgery with Surgical Tool for Auditing Records (STAR) scoring. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:1060. [PMID: 39261854 PMCID: PMC11391798 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04811-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The Surgical Tool for Auditing Records scoring system [STAR] focuses on surgical record auditing with promising outcomes. It offers a structured approach to evaluating the quality of surgical notes. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the STAR in evaluating oral surgical records and identifying areas for improvement in documentation practices. MATERIALS AND METHODS The data was obtained from the Dental Information Archival Software (DIAS) of our institution. The sample size was determined using G*Power 3.1.9.4 software. Fifty consecutive oral surgery clinical records of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients were evaluated using STAR. Each record was reviewed for adherence to documentation standards including Initial Assessment (10 points), Follow-up Entries (8 points), Consent Documentation (7 points), Anesthesia Report (7 points), Surgical Log (9 points), and Discharge Synopsis (9 points). compiling a total STAR score (50 points). The data was tabulated in Google Sheets. The descriptive statistics with inter-observer agreement and the mean score were recorded. RESULTS We observed that each of the 50 records received a score of 49/50 points on the STAR. Deductions were necessary in the Operative record section due to the lack of information regarding the sutures used. CONCLUSION To summarize, this study emphasizes the effectiveness of the STAR scoring system in evaluating the quality of oral surgical records. Identifying deficiencies, particularly in documenting operative details, can improve the completeness and accuracy of patient records. It can ultimately enhance patient care and facilitate better communication among healthcare professionals.
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- Pravallika Kakada
- Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
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- Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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Lorence JM, Donohue JK, Iyanna N, Guyette FX, Gimbel E, Brown JB, Daley BJ, Eastridge BJ, Miller RS, Nirula R, Harbrecht BG, Claridge JA, Phelan HA, Vercruysse G, O'Keeffe T, Joseph B, Neal MD, Sperry JL. Characterization of adverse events in injured patients at risk of hemorrhagic shock: a secondary analysis of three harmonized prehospital randomized clinical trials. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2024; 9:e001465. [PMID: 38933603 PMCID: PMC11202790 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2024-001465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Background The reporting of adverse events (AEs) is required and well defined in the execution of clinical trials, but is poorly characterized particularly in prehospital trials focusing on traumatic injury. In the setting of prehospital traumatic injury trials, no literature currently exists analyzing the clinical implications of AEs and their associations with mortality and morbidity. We sought to analyze AEs from three prehospital hemorrhagic shock trials and characterize their time course, incidence, severity, associated clinical outcomes, and relatedness. Methods We performed a secondary analysis of three prehospital randomized clinical trials. We analyzed AEs at both the patient level as well as the individual AE level. We categorized patients who had no AEs, a single documented AE and those with multiple events (>1 AE). We characterized AE timing, severity, relatedness and attributable mortality outcomes. Results We included 1490 patients from the three harmonized clinical trials, with 299 (20.1%) individual patients having at least a single AE documented with 529 AEs documented overall as a proportion of patients had multiple events. Over 44% of patients had a death-related misclassified AE. Patients with at least a single documented AE had a significantly higher 28-day mortality (log-rank χ2=81.27, p<0.001) compared with those without an AE documented. Patients with a single AE had a significant higher mortality than those with multiple AEs, potentially due to survival bias (log-rank χ2=11.80, p=0.006). When relatedness of each individual AE was characterized, over 97% of AEs were classified as 'definitely not related' or 'probably not related' to the intervention. Conclusions AEs in hemorrhagic shock trials are common, occur early and are associated with mortality and survival bias. The potential for inaccurate reporting exists, and education and training remain essential for appropriate treatment arm comparison. The current results have important relevance to injury-related clinical trials. Trial registration numbers NCT01818427, NCT02086500 and NCT03477006. Level of evidence II.
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- John M Lorence
- Division of Trauma and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Trauma and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Trauma and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Trauma and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Trauma and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Division of Trauma and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Trauma and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Scarpis E, Beorchia Y, Moretti V, Favero B, Farneti F, Cocconi R, Quattrin R, Castriotta L. Second Victim Symptoms and Desired Support Strategies Among Italian Health Care Workers in Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Cross-Sectional Survey and Latent Profile Analysis. J Patient Saf 2024; 20:66-75. [PMID: 38099853 DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000001182] [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: 12/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The second victim (SV) phenomenon concerns health care workers (HCWs) whose involvement in a medical error, as well as non-error patient safety events, has affected their well-being. Its prevalence ranges from 10% to 75% and can predispose HCWs to burnout, increasing the probability of committing errors. The primary aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of HCWs involved in an adverse patient safety event in Friuli Venezia Giulia Region (Italy). The secondary aims were to use latent profile analysis to identify profiles of SVs and factors influencing profile membership, and to evaluate the relationship between the severity of symptoms and desired support options. METHODS A cross-sectional survey through the Italian version of the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool tool was conducted in 5 local health authorities. Descriptive statistics were conducted for all variables. Associations and correlations were assessed with statistical tests, as appropriate. Latent profile analysis was based on the scores of dimensions measuring SVs' symptoms. Factors affecting profile membership were assessed through multinomial logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 733 HCWs participated. Of them, 305 (41.6%) experienced at least 1 adverse event. Among dimensions measuring SVs' symptoms, psychological distress had the highest percentage of agreement (30.2%). Three latent profiles were identified: mild (58.7%), moderate (24.3%), and severe (17.0%) symptoms. Severe symptoms profile was positively associated with the agreement for extraoccupational support and negatively associated with the agreement for organizational support. A respected colleague with whom to discuss the details of the incident (78.7%) and free counseling outside of work (71.2%) were the support options most desired by HCWs. The severity of symptoms was directly associated with the desire for support strategies. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of HCWs involved in adverse events is consistent with the literature. Three latent profiles have been identified according to SV symptoms, and the higher the severity of symptoms, the greater the reliance on extraoccupational support.
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- Enrico Scarpis
- From the Dipartimento di Area Medica, Università degli Studi di Udine
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- From the Dipartimento di Area Medica, Università degli Studi di Udine
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- From the Dipartimento di Area Medica, Università degli Studi di Udine
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- SOC Rischio Clinico, Qualità e Accreditamento, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- SOC Rischio Clinico, Qualità e Accreditamento, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- SOC Rischio Clinico, Qualità e Accreditamento, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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