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Lele AV, Moreton EO, Mejia-Mantilla J, Blacker SN. The Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Spine Surgery in High and Low/Middle-income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2024:00008506-990000000-00128. [PMID: 39298547 DOI: 10.1097/ana.0000000000001006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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In this review article, we explore the implementation and outcomes of enhanced recovery after spine surgery (spine ERAS) across different World Bank country-income levels. A systematic literature search was conducted through PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and CINAHL databases for articles on the implementation of spine ERAS in both adult and pediatric populations. Study characteristics, ERAS elements, and outcomes were analyzed and meta-analyses were performed for length of stay (LOS) and cost outcomes. The number of spine ERAS studies from low-middle-income countries (LMICs) increased since 2017, when the first spine ERAS implementation study was published. LMICs were more likely than high-income countries (HICs) to conduct studies on patients aged ≥18 years (odds ratio [OR], 6.00; 95% CI, 1.58-42.80), with sample sizes 51 to 100 (OR, 4.50; 95% CI, 1.21-22.90), and randomized controlled trials (OR, 7.25; 95% CI, 1.77-53.50). Preoperative optimization was more frequently implemented in LMICs than in HICs (OR, 2.14; 95% CI, 1.06-4.41), and operation time was more often studied in LMICs (OR 3.78; 95% CI, 1.77-8.35). Implementation of spine ERAS resulted in reductions in LOS in both LMIC (-2.06; 95% CI, -2.47 to -1.64 d) and HIC (-0.99; 95% CI, -1.28 to -0.70 d) hospitals. However, spine ERAS implementation did result in a significant reduction in costs. This review highlights the global landscape of ERAS implementation in spine surgery, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing LOS across diverse settings. Further research with standardized reporting of ERAS elements and outcomes is warranted to explore the impact of spine ERAS on cost-effectiveness and other patient-centered outcomes.
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- Abhijit V Lele
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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Lobo-Prat D, Sainz L, Laiz A, De Dios A, Fontcuberta L, Fernández S, Masip M, Riera P, Pagès-Puigdemont N, Ros S, Gomis-Pastor M, Corominas H. Designing an integrated care pathway for spondyloarthritis: A Lean Thinking approach. J Eval Clin Pract 2024. [PMID: 39253893 DOI: 10.1111/jep.14132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Integrated care pathways (ICPs) are crucial for delivering individualised care. However, the development of ICPs is challenging and must be well designed to provide the expected benefits. Regarding this, healthcare organisations are increasingly adopting management systems based on Lean Thinking to improve their organisational processes by eliminating non-value-added steps. This study elucidates the process and evaluates the impact of applying Lean Thinking to redesign an ICP for patients with spondyloarthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting young adults. METHODS A multidisciplinary team was assembled and trained in Lean Thinking. Patient's perspective was gathered through a focus group. Guided by an expert methodologist, the team constructed a value stream map of the entire care pathway and analysed each step. Five work streams were defined to increase value at each step, leading to targeted process improvements. Key process and outcome metrics were collected and compared in 2-month baseline and post-implementation audits. RESULTS A total of 118 patients were included in the baseline audit (September-October 2022), and 116 in the post-implementation audit (January-February 2023). Process redesign resulted in statistically significant improvements (p < 0.05), including a reduction in the mean number of hospital visits per patient over a 2-month period from 2.54 (SD = 0.93) to 1.84 (SD = 0.79), an increase in complementary exams scheduled on the same day (81.4% to 94.8%) and an increase in baseline disease and treatment education (from 22.2% to 84.2% and from 18.2% to 84.6%, respectively). Regarding standardisation of clinical practice, there were significant increases in collecting data for medical records on composite activity indices (76.3% to 95.7%), reporting of pharmacological treatment adherence (68.6% to 94%) and providing nonpharmacological recommendations (31.3% to 95.7%). CONCLUSIONS The application of Lean Thinking to redesign the spondyloarthritis ICP led to significant improvements in outpatient appointment scheduling, reduced patient hospital visits, improved interdepartmental coordination and standardised clinical practice.
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- David Lobo-Prat
- Rheumatology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- Rheumatology Department, Hospital Universitari de Girona Dr Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain
- Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
- Digital Health Validation Center, Digital Health Unit, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- Pharmacy Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
- Pharmacy Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
- Pharmacy Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
- Pharmacy Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
- Digital Health Validation Center, Digital Health Unit, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
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Aguilera C, Wong G, Khan Z, Pivazyan G, Breton JM, Lynes J, Deshmukh VR. Patient outcomes after implementation of transitional care protocols in elective neurosurgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurg Rev 2024; 47:362. [PMID: 39060496 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-024-02612-9] [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: 06/16/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE 30-day readmissions are a significant burden on the healthcare system. Postoperative transitional care protocols (TCPs) for safe and efficient discharge planning are being more widely adopted to reduce readmission rates. Currently, little evidence exists to justify the utility of TCPs for improving patient outcomes in elective neurosurgery. The objective of this systematic review was to determine the extent to which TCPs reduce adverse outcomes in patients undergoing elective neurosurgical procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted after PROSPERO registration. Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane review databases were searched through February 1, 2024. Keywords included: "transitional care AND neurosurgery", "Discharge planning AND neurosurgery". Articles were included if they assessed postoperative TCPs in an adult population undergoing elective neurosurgeries. Exclusion criteria were pediatric patients, implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, or non-elective neurosurgical procedures. The primary outcome was readmission rates after implementation of TCPs. RESULTS 16 articles were included in this review. 2 articles found that patients treated with TCPs had significantly higher chances of home discharge. 7 articles found a significant association between implementation of TCP and reduced length of stay and intensive care unit stay. 3 articles reported an increase in patient satisfaction after implementation of TCPs. 3 found that TCP led to a significant decrease in readmissions. After meta-analysis, TCPs were associated with significantly decreased readmission rates (OR: 0.68, p < 0.0001), length of stay (mean difference: -0.57, p < 0.00001), and emergency department visits (OR: 0.33, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis found that an overwhelming majority of the available literature supports the effectiveness of discharge planning on at least one measure of patient outcomes. However, the extent to which each facet of the TCP affects outcomes in elective neurosurgery remains unclear. Future efforts should be made to compare the effectiveness of different TCPs.
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- Carlos Aguilera
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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Qin X, Li H, Long J, Feng C. A meta-analysis of the implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery pathways in anterior cervical spine surgery for degenerative cervical spine diseases. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2024; 33:1283-1291. [PMID: 38212410 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-08105-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically evaluate the perioperative effects of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol on anterior cervical spine surgery by means of meta-analysis. METHODS According to the PRISMA guidelines, the article's search on the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang data resource system, VIP, PubMed database and Cochrane library was conducted to identify clinical studies investigating the effects of ERAS protocols on anterior cervical spine surgery. A quantitative meta-analysis was performed for the clinical outcomes extracted from the studies that met inclusion criteria. RESULTS Of the 21 studies identified from the article search, 10 studies met inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis showed shorter length of stay (LOS) (MD = -2.16, 95% CI (-2.57, -1.75), P < 0.00001) and higher patient satisfaction for the ERAS protocols (OR = 3.13, 95% CI (1.97, 4.98), P < 0.00001). Furthermore, ERAS programs led to significant decreases in cost (MD = -0.81, 95% CI (-1.08, -0.53), P < 0.00001) and complication rates (OR = 0.15, 95% CI (0.08, 0.27), P < 0.00001), but no difference in 90-day readmission (OR = 0.63, 95% CI (0.30, 1.35), P = 0.24). CONCLUSIONS The data of this study suggest that the implementation of ERAS protocol decreases LOS, cost and complications rates and improve satisfaction for the patients undergoing anterior cervical spine surgery. To support the practice use of ERAS in anterior cervical spine surgery further, controlled trials will be indispensable.
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- Xia Qin
- Department of Orthopedics, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Main Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Main Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Main Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Main Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400037, People's Republic of China.
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Magableh HM, Ibrahim S, Pennington Z, Nathani KR, Johnson SE, Katsos K, Freedman BA, Bydon M. Transforming Outcomes of Spine Surgery-Exploring the Power of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of 15 198 Patients. Neurosurgery 2024:00006123-990000000-01058. [PMID: 38358272 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols aim to optimize patient outcomes by reducing the surgical stress response, expediting recovery, and reducing care costs. We aimed to evaluate the impact of implementing ERAS protocols on the perioperative surgical outcomes and financial implications associated with spine surgeries. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis of peer-reviewed studies directly comparing outcome differences between spine surgeries performed with and without utilization of ERAS pathways was conducted along Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. RESULTS Of 676 unique articles identified, 59 with 15 198 aggregate patients (7748 ERAS; 7450 non-ERAS) were included. ERAS-treated patients had shorter operative times (mean difference [MD]: 10.2 mins; P < .01), shorter hospitalizations (MD: 1.41 days, P < .01), fewer perioperative complications (relative risk [RR] = 0.64, P < .01), lower postoperative opioid use (MD of morphine equivalent dose: 164.36 mg; P < .01), and more rapid mobilization/time to first out-of-bed ambulation (MD: 0.92 days; P < .01). Spine surgeries employing ERAS were also associated with lower total costs (MD: $1140.26/patient; P < .01), especially in the United States (MD: $2869.11/patient, P < .01) and lower postoperative visual analog pain scores (MD = 0.56, P < .01), without any change in odds of 30-day readmission (RR: 0.80, P = .13) or reoperation (RR: 0.88, P = .60). Subanalyses based on the region of spine showed significantly lower length of stay in both cervical and lumbar surgeries implementing ERAS. Type of procedure showed a significantly lesser time-to-initiate mobilization in fusion surgeries using ERAS protocols compared with decompression. CONCLUSION The present meta-analysis indicates that current literature supports ERAS implementation as a means of reducing care costs and safely accelerating hospital discharge for patients undergoing spine surgery.
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- Hamzah M Magableh
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Mayo Clinic Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Mayo Clinic Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Mayo Clinic Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Mayo Clinic Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Mayo Clinic Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Mayo Clinic Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Robertson SC. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Spine Pathways and the Role of Perioperative Checklists. Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg 2024; 49:73-94. [PMID: 38700681 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-42398-7_5] [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: 06/01/2024]
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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) proposes a multimodal, evidence-based approach to perioperative care. ERAS pathways have been shown to help reduce complications, hospital length of stay (LOS), 30-day readmission rates, pain scores, and ultimately surgical costs, while improving patient satisfaction scores and outcomes in multiple surgical subspecialties [1-6]. Numerous specialties have implemented ERAS programs across the globe, providing a foundation for spine surgeons to begin the process themselves. Over the last few years, a significant number of papers have been addressing ERAS pathways for spinal surgery [7-19]. The majority have addressed the lumbar spine [9, 20-26]. The number of cervical ERAS pathways has been limited [27-29]. Many spine programs have begun the implementation of ERAS pathways, incorporating principles and interventions to various spine surgical procedures. Although differences in implementation across programs exist, there are a few common elements that promote a successful enhanced recovery approach [11, 16, 23, 25, 30-33]. All spinal ERAS pathways have three major elements, which are preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative phases. Within these phases some common elements include preoperative and intraoperative surgical checklists. Intraoperative checklist in addition to the "surgical time out" has been integrated into the workflow of most hospitals doing surgeries and have become a standard of care. The surgical checklist is designed to help reduce surgical errors and prevent wrong site/patient surgeries. Several surgical checklists have been developed throughout the years. Despite these safety protocols wrong site/level and other surgical errors continue to occur. Many cases of wrong level spine surgery (WLSS) still occur even when intraoperative imaging is performed [34, 35]. One survey reported that about 50% of spine surgeons have performed at least one WLSS during their career [36, 37]. Another survey reported that 36% of spine surgeons had performed at least one WLSS that was not recognized intraoperatively [38]. On a similar account, about 30% of spine surgery fellows have experienced wrong-site surgery [39]. From raw incidence rates, WLSS may seem rare, but these surveys show that the experience of WLSS is rather common among spine surgeons. WLSS is not yet a "never event." This may be due to poor quality of the intraoperative images, hindering subsequent level identification [34, 35, 38, 40]. Errors in interpretation of the imaging may also occur, including inconsistency in numbering vertebrae, inconsistency in landmark usage for level counting, and problems with numbering vertebrae due to lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV) and other anatomical variants [34, 38, 41-43]. This chapter will describe a framework for the development and implementation of ERAS pathway for patients undergoing spine surgery. In addition, we will propose preoperative imaging guidelines and a comprehensive spine surgical checklist to incorporate into the perioperative phase to help reduce further surgical errors and WLSS.
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Huang J, Li P, Wang H, Lv C, Han J, Lu X. Exploring elderly patients' experiences and concerns about early mobilization implemented in postoperative care following lumbar spinal surgery: a qualitative study. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:355. [PMID: 37794348 PMCID: PMC10552231 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01510-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Given its apparent benefits, early mobilization is becoming increasingly important in spinal surgery. However, the time point at which patients first get out of bed for mobilization after spinal surgery varies widely. Beginning in January 2022, we conducted a study of early mobilization (mobilization within 4 h postoperatively) following multi-segment lumbar decompression and fusion surgery in elderly patients. The study goal was to better understand elderly patients' perceptions of early mobilization and ultimately contribute to the improvement of elderly patients' perioperative experiences and quality of life. METHODS We employed a qualitative descriptive study design involving face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Forty-five consecutive patients were invited, among whom 24 were enrolled and completed the qualitative investigation from February to June 2022. Of these 24 patients, 10 underwent early mobilization (mobilization within 4 h postoperatively) and 14 underwent mobilization at ≥ 24 h postoperatively. Three researchers conducted a 15-question interview the day before each patient's discharge. The interviews were audio-recorded, and content analysis was used to assess the data. RESULTS Six themes regarding the patients' experiences and concerns about early mobilization were identified: worries, benefits, daily routines, pain, education, and support. The study results revealed the obstacles in early mobilization practice and highlighted the importance of perioperative education on early mobilization. CONCLUSIONS Clear and explicit guidance on early mobilization and a multidisciplinary mobilization protocol that incorporates a comprehensive pain management plan are essential for effective patient education. These measures may have positive effects on reducing patients' stress and anxiety regarding postoperative early mobilization.
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- Jie Huang
- Spine Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31, Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China.
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- Spine Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31, Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
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- Spine Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31, Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
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- Spine Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31, Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Nursing Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Adamczyk AP, Kim PR, Horton I, Gofton W, Beaulé PE, Grammatopoulos G. The SLIM Study: Economic, Energy, and Waste Savings Through Lowering of Instrumentation Mass in Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:S796-S802.e2. [PMID: 35181450 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nearly 700,000 total hip arthroplasties (THAs) are annually performed in North America, costing the healthcare system >$15 billion and creating over 5 million tons of waste. This study aims to (1) assess satisfaction of current THA setup; (2) determine economic cost, energy cost, and waste cost of current setup and apply lean methodology to improve efficiency; and (3) design and test "Savings through Lowering of Instrumentation Mass (SLIM) setup" based on lean principles and its ability to be safely implemented into practice. METHODS A Needs Assessment Survey was performed. After review and surgeon input, the "SLIM" set was designed, significantly reducing redundancy. Eighty patients were randomized to either Standard or SLIM setup. Operating room time, blood loss, perioperative adverse events and complications, cost/case, instrument weight (kg/case), total waste (kg/case), case setup time, and number of times and number of extra trays required were compared between groups. RESULTS The SLIM setup was associated with the following savings: Cost = -$408.19/case; Energy = -7.16 kWh/case; Waste = -1.61 kg/case; Trays = -6 (758 kg/case). No differences in operating room time, blood loss, and complication rate were detected (P > .05) between groups. Setup time was significantly shorter with SLIM (P < .05) and extra instrumentation was opened in <5% of cases. CONCLUSION A more "minimalist approach" to THA can be safely implemented. The SLIM setup is efficient and has been openly accepted by our allied staff. Such setup can lead to 1,610 kg reduction in waste, 7,160 kWh, and $408,190 in savings per 1,000 THAs performed.
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- Andrew P Adamczyk
- Division of Orthopaedics, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Lim S, Bazydlo M, Macki M, Haider S, Hamilton T, Hunt R, Chaker A, Kantak P, Schultz L, Nerenz D, Schwalb JM, Abdulhak M, Park P, Aleem I, Easton R, Khalil JG, Perez-Cruet MJ, Chang V. Validation of the Benefits of Ambulation Within 8 Hours of Elective Cervical and Lumbar Surgery: A Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative Study. Neurosurgery 2022; 91:505-512. [PMID: 35550477 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Early ambulation is considered a key element to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol after spine surgery. OBJECTIVE To investigate whether ambulation less than 8 hours after elective spine surgery is associated with improved outcome. METHODS The Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative database was queried to track all elective cervical and lumbar spine surgery between July 2018 and April 2021. In total, 7647 cervical and 17 616 lumbar cases were divided into 3 cohorts based on time to ambulate after surgery: (1) <8 hours, (2) 8 to 24 hours, and (3) >24 hours. RESULTS For cervical cases, patients who ambulated 8 to 24 hours (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.38; 95% CI 1.11-1.70; P = .003) and >24 hours (aOR 2.20; 95% CI 1.20-4.03; P = .011) after surgery had higher complication rate than those who ambulated within 8 hours of surgery. Similar findings were noted for lumbar cases with patients who ambulated 8 to 24 hours (aOR 1.31; 95% CI 1.12-1.54; P < .001) and >24 hours (aOR 1.96; 95% CI 1.50-2.56; P < .001) after surgery having significantly higher complication rate than those ambulated <8 hours after surgery. Analysis of secondary outcomes for cervical cases demonstrated that <8-hour ambulation was associated with home discharge, shorter hospital stay, lower 90-day readmission, and lower urinary retention rate. For lumbar cases, <8-hour ambulation was associated with shorter hospital stay, satisfaction with surgery, lower 30-day readmission, home discharge, and lower urinary retention rate. CONCLUSION Ambulation within 8 hours after surgery is associated with significant improved outcome after elective cervical and lumbar spine surgery.
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- Seokchun Lim
- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA.,Department of Public Health Sciences, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA.,Center for Health Services Research, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA.,Center for Health Services Research, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, William Beaumont Hospital, Troy, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Jazini E, Thomson AE, Sabet AD, Sohail O, Carreon LY, Orosz L, Bhatt FR, Roy R, Haines CM, Schuler TC, Good CR. Adoption of enhanced surgical recovery (ESR) protocol for adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery decreases in-hospital and 90-day post-operative opioid consumption. Spine Deform 2022; 10:443-448. [PMID: 34743304 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00437-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Retrospective observational cohort study of primary adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery during the transitional period prior to and after the implementation of Enhanced Surgical Recovery (ESR) at a single center. We sought to determine if ESR reduces in-hospital and 90-day post-operative opioid consumption for ASD surgery. METHODS We evaluated patients undergoing primary ASD surgery in the transition period prior to (N = 29) and after (N = 56) adoption of ESR, comparing in-hospital and 90-day post-operative opioid consumption. Regression analysis was used to control for confounders including age, number of surgical levels, surgical approach, staged vs same-day surgery, insurance type and pre-op opioid use. RESULTS Mean age of the cohort was 53 years with 57 (60%) females. Regression analysis showed that pre-operative opioid use and number of levels fused were associated with higher in-hospital and 90-day post-operative opioid consumption, while use of ESR was associated with lower in-hospital and 90-day post-operative opioid consumption. Secondary analysis showed that patients on ESR ambulated earlier (0.6 days vs 1.1, p = 0.028) and had their urinary catheter removed earlier (2.7 days vs 3.9, p = 0.006) compared to non-ESR patients. CONCLUSIONS ESR was associated with a significantly decreased in-hospital and 90-day post-operative opioid consumption and earlier mobilization with earlier urinary catheter removal in patients undergoing primary ASD surgery. These results demonstrate ESR's potential to improve outcomes in ASD perioperative care. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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- Ehsan Jazini
- Virginia Spine Institute, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 800, Reston, VA, 20191, USA
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- Virginia Spine Institute, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 800, Reston, VA, 20191, USA.
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- Virginia Spine Institute, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 800, Reston, VA, 20191, USA
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- National Spine Health Foundation, Reston, VA, USA
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- Virginia Spine Institute, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 800, Reston, VA, 20191, USA.,National Spine Health Foundation, Reston, VA, USA
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- Virginia Spine Institute, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 800, Reston, VA, 20191, USA
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- National Spine Health Foundation, Reston, VA, USA
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- Virginia Spine Institute, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 800, Reston, VA, 20191, USA
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- Virginia Spine Institute, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 800, Reston, VA, 20191, USA
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- Virginia Spine Institute, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 800, Reston, VA, 20191, USA
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Hodgson T, Burton-Jones A, Donovan R, Sullivan C. The Role of Electronic Medical Records in Reducing Unwarranted Clinical Variation in Acute Health Care: Systematic Review. JMIR Med Inform 2021; 9:e30432. [PMID: 34787585 PMCID: PMC8663492 DOI: 10.2196/30432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of electronic medical records (EMRs)/electronic health records (EHRs) provides potential to reduce unwarranted clinical variation and thereby improve patient health care outcomes. Minimization of unwarranted clinical variation may raise and refine the standard of patient care provided and satisfy the quadruple aim of health care. OBJECTIVE A systematic review of the impact of EMRs and specific subcomponents (PowerPlans/SmartSets) on variation in clinical care processes in hospital settings was undertaken to summarize the existing literature on the effects of EMRs on clinical variation and patient outcomes. METHODS Articles from January 2000 to November 2020 were identified through a comprehensive search that examined EMRs/EHRs and clinical variation or PowerPlans/SmartSets. Thirty-six articles met the inclusion criteria. Articles were examined for evidence for EMR-induced changes in variation and effects on health care outcomes and mapped to the quadruple aim of health care. RESULTS Most of the studies reported positive effects of EMR-related interventions (30/36, 83%). All of the 36 included studies discussed clinical variation, but only half measured it (18/36, 50%). Those studies that measured variation generally examined how changes to variation affected individual patient care (11/36, 31%) or costs (9/36, 25%), while other outcomes (population health and clinician experience) were seldom studied. High-quality study designs were rare. CONCLUSIONS The literature provides some evidence that EMRs can help reduce unwarranted clinical variation and thereby improve health care outcomes. However, the evidence is surprisingly thin because of insufficient attention to the measurement of clinical variation, and to the chain of evidence from EMRs to variation in clinical practices to health care outcomes.
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- Tobias Hodgson
- The University of Queensland Business School, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia
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- The University of Queensland Business School, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia
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- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Woolloongabba, Australia
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- The University of Queensland Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Herston, Australia
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Kurnutala LN, Dibble JE, Kinthala S, Tucci MA. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol for Lumbar Spinal Surgery With Regional Anesthesia: A Retrospective Review. Cureus 2021; 13:e18016. [PMID: 34667691 PMCID: PMC8520317 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background In the USA, spinal fusion surgery incurs the highest hospital cost. Despite the recent advances in the application of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in these surgeries, the efficacy of these protocols in improving the perioperative outcomes remains unclear. We conducted a retrospective review as a quality improvement (QI) project to analyze the efficacy of the ERAS protocol with intraoperative modified thoracolumbar interfascial plane (mTLIP) block to determine whether these interventions reduce the length of stay (LOS) and opioid requirements during the postoperative period. Methods Retrospective reviews of adult patients (>18 yrs) who underwent elective lumbar spinal fusion or laminectomy at our institute were reviewed. Patients were administered oral gabapentin and acetaminophen preoperatively. Prior to incision, an mTLIP block was performed using liposomal bupivacaine. Intraoperatively, ketamine, ketorolac, and tranexamic acid were administered. Postoperative, pain control was treated with scheduled acetaminophen, ketorolac, and low-dose ketamine infusion. Hydromorphone and oxycodone were administered for breakthrough pain. Patients who underwent a similar procedure without ERAS protocol were chosen as controls to assess the efficacy of ERAS protocol. Data pertaining to patient demographics, operative and perioperative use of analgesics, LOS, 90-day readmissions, and morbidity were collected. Patients who underwent laminectomy and spinal fusion surgery were analyzed separately Results A total of 65 patients were identified; laminectomy (n- 24), spinal fusion surgery (n-41). In the laminectomy patients, treatment group (n-12) and the control group (n-12). Treatment group receiving the ERAS protocol with the regional anesthesia via the mTLIP (n= 12) opioid requirement was reduced by 51.42% [P = 0.03], and LOS was reduced by 2.04 days [P = 0.01] [0.75 days vs. 2.79 days]). In the spinal fusion patients, treatment group (n-15) and control group (n-26). Treatment group receiving the ERAS protocol with the use of regional anesthesia via the mTLIP group (n= 15), opioid requirement was reduced by 38.33% [P = 0.04]. No difference in LOS was observed at 5.4 days vs. 4.88 days (P = 0.28). Conclusion ERAS protocol in patients undergoing lumbar spinal surgery incorporated the use of regional anesthesia via the mTLIP block, we observed there is a statistically significant reduction in the LOS for lumbar laminectomy and a significant reduction in opioid administration for lumbar laminectomies and spinal fusion surgery.
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- Lakshmi N Kurnutala
- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Singing River Health System, Ocean Springs, USA
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- Anesthesiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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Enhanced Recovery Pathway in Adults Undergoing Elective Posterior Thoracolumbar Fusion Surgery: Outcomes Compared with a Traditional Care Pathway. Adv Orthop 2021; 2021:6204831. [PMID: 34567808 PMCID: PMC8461228 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6204831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Spine fusion surgery is an increasingly popular procedure, but the patient experience is variable and the cost is high. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways can provide a standardized plan for spine fusion cases, improving quality of care and reducing costs. We report an early attempt at the implementation of such a pathway and compare it to a historical cohort. METHODS All adult patients undergoing elective posterior thoracolumbar spine fusion in 2019 and 2020 were included in the study. The ERAS protocol implementation started in January 2020. The study cohort was all cases performed in 2020-after implementation of ERAS-while the historical cohort was cases from 2019. Demographic and clinical data were collected and compared between the groups. RESULTS Ninety-three patients were included in the study. The study cohort (ERAS) included 42 patients, while the comparison group (pre-ERAS) included 51 patients. Demographic and preoperative clinical data were similar between the two groups. However, postoperative clinical data showed that ERAS resulted in less reliance on analgesics, earlier mobilization, and a reduced length of stay. Complication and readmission rates were unchanged. CONCLUSION ERAS can reduce costs while maintaining or improving clinical outcomes for spinal fusion surgery.
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Jazini E, Thomson AE, Sabet AD, Carreon LY, Roy R, Haines CM, Schuler TC, Good CR. Adoption of Enhanced Surgical Recovery (ESR) Protocol for Lumbar Fusion Decreases In-Hospital Postoperative Opioid Consumption. Global Spine J 2021; 13:1030-1035. [PMID: 34018420 DOI: 10.1177/21925682211015652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective observational cohort. OBJECTIVES We sought to evaluate the impact of ESR on in-hospital and 90-day postoperative opioid consumption, length of stay, urinary catheter removal and postoperative ambulation after lumbar fusion for degenerative conditions. METHODS We evaluated patients undergoing lumbar fusion surgery at a single, multi-surgeon center in the transition period prior to (N = 174) and after (N = 116) adoption of ESR, comparing in-hospital and 90-day postoperative opioid consumption. Regression analysis was used to control for confounders. Secondary analysis was preformed to evaluate the association between ESR and length of stay, urinary catheter removal and ambulation after surgery. RESULTS Mean age study participants was 52.6 years with 62 (47%) females. Demographic characteristics were similar between the Pre-ESR and ESR groups. ESR patients had better 3-month pain scores, ambulated earlier, had urinary catheters removed earlier and decreased in-hospital opioid consumption compared to Pre-ESR patients. There was no difference in 90-day opioid consumption between the 2 groups. Regression analysis showed that ESR was strongly associated with in-hospital opioid consumption, accounting for 30% of the variability in Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MME). In-hospital opioid consumption was also associated with preoperative pain scores, number of surgical levels, and insurance type (private vs government). Pre-op pain sores were associated with 90-day opioid consumption. Secondary analysis showed that ESR was associated with a shorter length of stay and earlier ambulation. CONCLUSIONS This study showed ESR has the potential to improve recovery after lumbar fusion for degenerative conditions with reduced in-hospital opioid consumption and improved postoperative pain scores.
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- National Spine Health Foundation, Reston, VA, USA
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Kim HJ, Steinhaus M, Punyala A, Shah S, Elysee JC, Lafage R, Riviera T, Mendez G, Ojadi A, Tuohy S, Qureshi S, Urban M, Craig C, Lafage V, Lovecchio F. Enhanced recovery pathway in adult patients undergoing thoracolumbar deformity surgery. Spine J 2021; 21:753-764. [PMID: 33434650 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Enhanced recovery (ERAS) pathways can help hospitals maximize the incentives of bundled payment models while maintaining high-quality patient care. A key component of an enhanced recovery pathway is the ability to predictably reduce inpatient length of stay, as this is a critical component of the cost equation. PURPOSE To determine the efficacy of an enhanced recovery pathway on reducing length of stay after thoracolumbar adult deformity surgery. STUDY DESIGN Single surgeon retrospective review of prospectively-collected data. PATIENT SAMPLE Forty adult deformity patients who underwent ≥5 levels of fusion to the pelvis (two to L5) with a single surgeon before and after implementation of an ERAS pathway. METHODS The pathway involved participation by anesthesiology, hospital medicine, and physical therapy, and was designed to achieve goals previously associated with decreased LOS (eg, EBL<1200 mL, procedure time <4.5 hours, avoidance of ICU postoperatively, and mobilization POD0-1). Patients were propensity-score matched 1:1 to a historical cohort (enhanced recovery [ER] and historical [H] cohorts), based on demographics, medical comorbidities, radiographic alignment parameters, and surgical factors. Outcomes were compared to determine the effect of the enhanced recovery pathway. Primary outcomes included LOS and 90-day complications and readmissions. RESULTS After matching, gender, BMI, ASA class, preoperative opioid dependence, day of surgery, sagittal alignment parameters, rate of revision surgery, three-column osteotomies, and interbody fusions were comparable between the cohorts (p>.05). In the ER cohort, there was reduced EBL (920±640 vs. 1437±555, p=.004) and no ER patient went to the ICU immediately following surgery, compared with 30% of H patients (p=.022). The ER cohort also had a greater number of patients ambulating by POD1 compared to the H cohort (100% vs. 55%, p=.010). ER patients had a shorter LOS (4.5±1.3 vs. 7.3±4.4 days, p=.010). A 90-day readmission and complications were comparable between the cohorts (p>.05). CONCLUSIONS The creation of an ERAS pathway for patients undergoing thoracolumbar adult deformity surgery reduced length of stay without negatively affecting short-term morbidity and complications. Given the specificity of this pathway to a single surgeon and hospital, the resources and staffing changes that were instrumental in creating the pathway may not be generalizable to other centers.
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- Han Jo Kim
- Hospital for Special Surgery, Spine Service, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Spine Service, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Spine Service, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Spine Service, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Spine Service, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Nursing, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Nursing, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Nursing, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Physical Therapy, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Spine Service, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Anesthesiology, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Spine Service, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Spine Service, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, Spine Service, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA
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Zaed I, Bossi B, Ganau M, Tinterri B, Giordano M, Chibbaro S. Current state of benefits of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in spinal surgeries: A systematic review of the literature. Neurochirurgie 2021; 68:61-68. [PMID: 33901525 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2021.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Recent years have been characterized by a great technological and clinical development in spine surgery. In particular, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs, started to gain interest also in this surgical field. Here we tried to analyse the current state of art of ERAS technique in spine surgery. MATERIAL AND METHOD A systematic review of the literature has been performed in order to find all the possible inclusions. Using the PRISMA guidelines, a search of the PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane Reviews, Embase, Medline databases was conducted to identify all full-text articles in the English-language literature describing the use of ERAS programs or techniques for spine surgery in adult patients. RESULTS Out of the 827 studies found, only 21 met the inclusion criteria has been retained to be included in the present study. The most frequently benefits of ERAS protocols were shorter hospitalisations (n=15), and decreased complication rates (n=8) lower postoperative pain scores (n=4). These benefits were seen in the 3 main categories considered: lumbar spine surgeries, surgeries for correction of scoliosis or deformity, and surgeries of the cervical spine. CONCLUSION There are an arising amount of data showing that the use of ERAS programs could be helpful in reducing the days of hospitalizations and the number of complications for certain spinal procedures and in a highly selected group of patients. Despite the large interest on the topic; there is an important lack of high level of scientific evidences. Because of that, there is the need to encourage the design and creation of new randomized clinical trials that will validate the present findings.
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- I Zaed
- Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini, Pieve Emanuele (MI), Italy; Department of Neurosurgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy.
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- Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini, Pieve Emanuele (MI), Italy
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini, Pieve Emanuele (MI), Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, International Neuroscience Institute, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Strasbourg University Hospitals, Strasbourg, France
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Licina A, Silvers A, Laughlin H, Russell J, Wan C. Pathway for enhanced recovery after spinal surgery-a systematic review of evidence for use of individual components. BMC Anesthesiol 2021; 21:74. [PMID: 33691620 PMCID: PMC7944908 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-021-01281-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery in spinal surgery (ERSS) has shown promising improvements in clinical and economical outcomes. We have proposed an ERSS pathway based on available evidence. We aimed to delineate the clinical efficacy of individual pathway components in ERSS through a systematic narrative review. METHODS We included systematic reviews and meta-analysis, randomized controlled trials, non-randomized controlled studies, and observational studies in adults and pediatric patients evaluating any one of the 22 pre-defined components. Our primary outcomes included all-cause mortality, morbidity outcomes (e.g., pulmonary, cardiac, renal, surgical complications), patient-reported outcomes and experiences (e.g., pain, quality of care experience), and health services outcomes (e.g., length of stay and costs). Following databases (1990 onwards) were searched: MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and CENTRAL). Two authors screened the citations, full-text articles, and extracted data. A narrative synthesis was provided. We constructed Evidence Profile (EP) tables for each component of the pathway, where appropriate information was available. Due to clinical and methodological heterogeneity, we did not conduct a meta-analyses. GRADE system was used to classify confidence in cumulative evidence for each component of the pathway. RESULTS We identified 5423 relevant studies excluding duplicates as relating to the 22 pre-defined components of enhanced recovery in spinal surgery. We included 664 studies in the systematic review. We identified specific evidence within the context of spinal surgery for 14/22 proposed components. Evidence was summarized in EP tables where suitable. We performed thematic synthesis without EP for 6/22 elements. We identified appropriate societal guidelines for the remainder of the components. CONCLUSIONS We identified the following components with high quality of evidence as per GRADE system: pre-emptive analgesia, peri-operative blood conservation (antifibrinolytic use), surgical site preparation and antibiotic prophylaxis. There was moderate level of evidence for implementation of prehabilitation, minimally invasive surgery, multimodal perioperative analgesia, intravenous lignocaine and ketamine use as well as early mobilization. This review allows for the first formalized evidence-based unified protocol in the field of ERSS. Further studies validating the multimodal ERSS framework are essential to guide the future evolution of care in patients undergoing spinal surgery.
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- Ana Licina
- Austin Health, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084 Australia
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- Monash Health, Clayton, Australia, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Assessing the relationship of the human resource, finance, and information technology functions on reported performance in hospitals using the Lean management system. Health Care Manage Rev 2021; 46:145-152. [PMID: 33630506 DOI: 10.1097/hmr.0000000000000253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Given pressures to control costs and improve quality of care, one of the most prevalent transformational performance improvement approaches in health care is Lean management. However, the roles of support functions such as human resource (HR), finance, and information technology (IT) in Lean management and the relationships of these support functions with performance are unknown. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between the HR, finance, and IT functions, overall Lean implementation, and self-reported performance improvement in hospitals that have implemented Lean. METHODOLOGY/APPROACH Data from a national survey of Lean in U.S. hospitals (N = 1,222; 847 reported using Lean) were analyzed using multivariable regression and bootstrapped mediation analysis. The extent to which HR, finance, and IT functions support Lean management was measured using indices including six, three, and six items respectively. Lean implementation was measured by the number of units doing Lean (up to 29) and by a four-level self-reported maturity scale. Performance improvement was measured using an index of self-reported achievements (ranging from 0 to 16). RESULTS There were significant positive associations between Lean HR, finance, and IT functions and self-reported performance impact (controlling for organizational and market variables). Tests of mediation indicated that the associations of HR, finance, and IT functions with self-reported performance were significantly mediated by the number of Lean units (mediated proportion ranging from 40% to 73%), and HR function was also mediated by self-reported maturity (61% mediated). There were no moderating effects. CONCLUSION HR, finance, and IT functions are positively associated with self-reported Lean impact on performance and primarily explained by the overall degree of Lean implementation. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Efforts to align HR, finance, and IT functions with overall Lean implementation can help to ensure that frontline caregivers and managers have the data and skills required to meet transformational improvement goals.
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Pennington Z, Cottrill E, Lubelski D, Ehresman J, Theodore N, Sciubba DM. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical utility of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathways in adult spine surgery. J Neurosurg Spine 2021; 34:325-347. [PMID: 33157522 DOI: 10.3171/2020.6.spine20795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Spine surgery has been identified as a significant source of healthcare expenditures in the United States. Prolonged hospitalization has been cited as one source of increased spending, and there has been drive from providers and payors alike to decrease inpatient stays. One strategy currently being explored is the use of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. Here, the authors review the literature on adult spine ERAS protocols, focusing on clinical benefits and cost reductions. They also conducted a quantitative meta-analysis examining the following: 1) length of stay (LOS), 2) complication rate, 3) wound infection rate, 4) 30-day readmission rate, and 5) 30-day reoperation rate. METHODS Using the PRISMA guidelines, a search of the PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane Reviews, Embase, CINAHL, and OVID Medline databases was conducted to identify all full-text articles in the English-language literature describing ERAS protocol implementation for adult spine surgery. A quantitative meta-analysis using random-effects modeling was performed for the identified clinical outcomes using studies that directly compared ERAS protocols with conventional care. RESULTS Of 950 articles reviewed, 34 were included in the qualitative analysis and 20 were included in the quantitative analysis. The most common protocol types were general spine surgery protocols and protocols for lumbar spine surgery patients. The most frequently cited benefits of ERAS protocols were shorter LOS (n = 12), lower postoperative pain scores (n = 6), and decreased complication rates (n = 4). The meta-analysis demonstrated shorter LOS for the general spine surgery (mean difference -1.22 days [95% CI -1.98 to -0.47]) and lumbar spine ERAS protocols (-1.53 days [95% CI -2.89 to -0.16]). Neither general nor lumbar spine protocols led to a significant difference in complication rates. Insufficient data existed to perform a meta-analysis of the differences in costs or postoperative narcotic use. CONCLUSIONS Present data suggest that ERAS protocol implementation may reduce hospitalization time among adult spine surgery patients and may lead to reductions in complication rates when applied to specific populations. To generate high-quality evidence capable of supporting practice guidelines, though, additional controlled trials are necessary to validate these early findings in larger populations.
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Zuckerman SL, Devin CJ, Rossi V, Chotai S, Dyer EH, Knightly JJ, Potts EA, Foley KT, Bisson EF, Glassman SD, Mummaneni PV, Bydon M, Asher AL. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement-NeuroPoint Alliance collaboration to decrease length of stay and readmission after lumbar spine fusion: using national registries to design quality improvement protocols. J Neurosurg Spine 2020; 33:812-821. [PMID: 32823267 DOI: 10.3171/2020.5.spine20457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE National databases collect large amounts of clinical information, yet application of these data can be challenging. The authors present the NeuroPoint Alliance and Institute for Healthcare Improvement (NPA-IHI) program as a novel attempt to create a quality improvement (QI) tool informed through registry data to improve the quality of care delivered. Reducing the length of stay (LOS) and readmission after elective lumbar fusion was chosen as the pilot module. METHODS The NPA-IHI program prospectively enrolled patients undergoing elective 1- to 3-level lumbar fusions across 8 institutions. A three-pronged approach was taken that included the following phases: 1) Research Phase, 2) Development Phase, and 3) Implementation Phase. Primary outcomes were LOS and readmission. From January to June 2017, a learning system was created utilizing monthly conference calls, weekly data submission, and continuous refinement of the proposed QI tool. Nonparametric tests were used to assess the impact of the QI intervention. RESULTS The novel QI tool included the following three areas of intervention: 1) preoperative discharge assessment (location, date, and instructions), 2) inpatient changes (LOS rounding checklist, daily huddle, and pain assessments), and 3) postdischarge calls (pain, primary care follow-up, and satisfaction). A total of 209 patients were enrolled, and the most common procedure was a posterior laminectomy/fusion (60.2%). Seven patients (3.3%) were readmitted during the study period. Preoperative discharge planning was completed for 129 patients (61.7%). A shorter median LOS was seen in those with a known preoperative discharge date (67 vs 80 hours, p = 0.018) and clear discharge instructions (71 vs 81 hours, p = 0.030). Patients with a known preoperative discharge plan also reported significantly increased satisfaction (8.0 vs 7.0, p = 0.028), and patients with increased discharge readiness (scale 0-10) also reported higher satisfaction (r = 0.474, p < 0.001). Those receiving postdischarge calls (76%) had a significantly shorter LOS than those without postdischarge calls (75 vs 99 hours, p = 0.020), although no significant relationship was seen between postdischarge calls and readmission (p = 0.342). CONCLUSIONS The NPA-IHI program showed that preoperative discharge planning and postdischarge calls have the potential to reduce LOS and improve satisfaction after elective lumbar fusion. It is our hope that neurosurgical providers can recognize how registries can be used to both develop and implement a QI tool and appreciate the importance of QI implementation as a separate process from data collection/analysis.
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- 2Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- 3Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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- 4Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, Neuroscience and Musculoskeletal Institutes, Atrium Health Charlotte, North Carolina
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- 4Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, Neuroscience and Musculoskeletal Institutes, Atrium Health Charlotte, North Carolina
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- 6Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, University of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- 7Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee, Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute, Memphis, Tennessee
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- 8Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- 9Norton Leatherman Spine Center, Norton Healthcare, Louisville, Kentucky
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- 10Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, San Francisco, California; and
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- 11Department of Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- 4Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, Neuroscience and Musculoskeletal Institutes, Atrium Health Charlotte, North Carolina
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Tong Y, Fernandez L, Bendo JA, Spivak JM. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Trends in Adult Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review. Int J Spine Surg 2020; 14:623-640. [PMID: 32986587 PMCID: PMC7477993 DOI: 10.14444/7083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal, multidisciplinary approach to optimizing the postsurgical recovery process through preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative interventions. ERAS protocols are emerging quickly within orthopedic spine surgery, yet there is a lack of consensus on optimal ERAS practices. OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review is to identify and discuss the trends in spine ERAS protocols and the associated outcomes. METHODS A literature search on PubMed was conducted to identify clinical studies that implemented ERAS protocols for various spine procedures in the adult population. The search included English-language literature published through December 2019. Additional sources were retrieved from the reference lists of key studies. Studies that met inclusion criteria were identified manually. Data regarding the study population, study design, spine procedures, ERAS interventions, and associated outcome metrics were extracted from each study that met inclusion criteria. RESULTS Of the 106 studies identified from the literature search, 22 studies met inclusion criteria. From the ERAS protocols in these studies, common preoperative elements include patient education and modified preoperative nutrition regimens. Perioperative elements include multimodal analgesia and minimally invasive surgery. Postoperative elements include multimodal pain management and early mobilization/rehabilitation/nutrition regimens. Outcomes from ERAS implementation include significant reductions in length of stay, cost, and opioid consumption. Although these trends were observed, there remained great variability among the ERAS protocols, as well as in the reported outcomes. CONCLUSIONS ERAS may improve cost-effectiveness to varying degrees for spinal procedures. Specifically, the use of multimodal analgesia may reduce overall opioid consumption. However, the benefits of ERAS likely will vary based on the specific procedure. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This review contributes to the assessment of ERAS protocol implementation in the field of adult spine surgery.
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- Yixuan Tong
- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Spine Division, New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York
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- Spine Division, New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York
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- Spine Division, New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York
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Implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a propensity score-matched analysis. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2020; 30:560-567. [PMID: 32409887 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06445-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Revised: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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PURPOSE Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), still emerging for the spine, proposes a multimodal approach of perioperative care involving the optimization of every procedural step, with the patient in a proactive position regarding his/her management. We aimed to demonstrate a reduction in the length of hospital stay for ACDF without increasing the risk for patients by comparing 2 groups before and after ERAS implementation using propensity score (PS)-matched analysis. METHODS We selected 2 periods of 1 year, before (n = 268 patients) and after ERAS implementation (n = 271 patients). Data were collected on patient demographics, operative and perioperative details, 90-day readmissions and morbidity. ERAS-trained nurses were involved to support patients at each pre/per/postoperative step with the help of a mobile app. A satisfaction survey was included. PS analyses were used for dealing with confounding bias in this retrospective observational study. RESULTS After PS matching, the outcomes of 202 well-balanced pairs of patients were compared (conventional vs ERAS). LOS was reduced from 2.96 ± 1.35 to 1.40 ± 0.6 days (Student, p < 0.001). All 90-day surgical morbidity was similar between the 2 groups, including 30-day readmission (0.5% vs 0%; p = 1), 30- to 90-day readmission (0.5% vs 0.0%; p = 1), 90-day reoperation (0% vs 1%; p = 0.49), major complications (3.0% vs 3.5%; p = 1) and minor complications (2.0% vs 3.5%; p = 0.54). There was no significant difference concerning the satisfaction survey. CONCLUSIONS The introduction of ERAS for ACDF in our institution has resulted in a significant decrease in LOS, without causing an increase in postoperative complications and has maintained patients' satisfaction.
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Elsarrag M, Soldozy S, Patel P, Norat P, Sokolowski JD, Park MS, Tvrdik P, Kalani MYS. Enhanced recovery after spine surgery: a systematic review. Neurosurg Focus 2020; 46:E3. [PMID: 30933920 DOI: 10.3171/2019.1.focus18700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVEEnhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a multidimensional approach to improving the care of surgical patients using subspecialty- and procedure-specific evidence-based protocols. The literature provides evidence of the benefits of ERAS implementation, which include expedited functional recovery, decreased postoperative morbidity, reduced costs, and improved subjective patient experience. Although extensively examined in other surgical areas, ERAS principles have been applied to spine surgery only in recent years. The authors examine studies investigating the application of ERAS programs to patients undergoing spine surgery.METHODSThe authors conducted a systematic review of the PubMed and MEDLINE databases up to November 20, 2018.RESULTSTwenty full-text articles were included in the qualitative analysis. The majority of studies were retrospective reviews of nonrandomized data sets or qualitative investigations lacking formal control groups; there was 1 protocol for a future randomized controlled trial. Most studies demonstrated reduced lengths of stay and no increase in rates of readmissions or complications after introduction of an ERAS pathway.CONCLUSIONSThese introductory studies demonstrate the potential of ERAS protocols, when applied to spine procedures, to reduce lengths of stay, accelerate return of function, minimize postoperative pain, and save costs.
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Ammanuel SG, Chan AK, DiGiorgio AM, Alazzeh M, Nwachuku K, Robinson LC, Lobo E, Mummaneni PV. Perioperative Anesthesia Lean Implementation Is Associated With Increased Operative Efficiency in Posterior Cervical Surgeries at a HighVolume Spine Center. Neurospine 2020; 17:390-397. [PMID: 32054140 PMCID: PMC7338954 DOI: 10.14245/ns.1938318.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Lean management strategies aim to increase efficiency by eliminating waste or by improving processes to optimize value. The operating room (OR) is an arena where these strategies can be implemented. We assessed changes in OR efficiency after the application of lean methodology on perioperative anesthesia associated with posterior cervical spine surgeries. METHODS We utilized pre- and post-lean study design to identify inefficiencies during the perioperative anesthesia process and implemented strategies to improve the process. Patient characteristics were recorded to assess for differences between the 2 groups (group 1, prelean; group 2, post-lean). In the pre-lean period, key steps in the perioperative anesthesia process were identified that were amenable to lean implementation. The time required for each identified key step was recorded by an independent study coordinator. The times for each step were then compared between the groups utilizing univariate analyses. RESULTS After lean implementation, there was a significant decrease in overall perioperative anesthesia process time (88.4 ± 4.7 minutes vs. 76.2 ± 3.2 minutes, p = 0.04). This was driven by significant decreases in the steps: transport and setup (10.4 ± 0.8 minutes vs. 8.0 ± 0.7 minutes, p = 0.03) and positioning (20.8 ± 2.1 minutes vs. 15.7 ± 1.3 minutes, p = 0.046). Of note, the total time spent in the OR was lower for group 2 (270.1 ± 14.6 minutes vs. 252.8 ± 14.1 minutes) but the result was not statistically significant, even when adjusting for number of operated levels. CONCLUSION Lean methodology may be successfully applied to posterior cervical spine surgery whereby improvements in the perioperative anesthetic process are associated with significantly increased OR efficiency.
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- Simon G Ammanuel
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Weiss HK, Yamaguchi JT, Garcia RM, Hsu WK, Smith ZA, Dahdaleh NS. Trends in National Use of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion from 2006 to 2016. World Neurosurg 2020; 138:e42-e51. [PMID: 32004744 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.01.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is the most common procedure for the treatment of degenerative cervical conditions. The objective of this study is to determine time-dependent trends in patient outcomes following ACDF for degenerative disease from 2006 to 2016. METHODS We used the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database to retrospectively review all patients who underwent elective ACDF between 2006 and 2016. A descriptive statistical analysis followed by time trend analysis was performed on demographics, comorbidities, perioperative, and outcome variables. Primary outcomes were reoperation and readmission rates. Secondary outcomes were medical and surgical complications reported within 30 days of operation. RESULTS A total of 36,854 patients underwent elective ACDF from the 2006 to 2016 NSQIP database. Mean age increased from 48.19 years [standard error: 1.49] in 2006 to 54.08 years [standard error: 0.12] in 2016 (P < 0.001). There was a significantly greater number of outpatient procedures from 2012 to 2016 (P < 0.001). The proportion of patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists classes 3/4 significantly increased over time (P < 0.001, P < 0.001, P = 0.005, respectively). Readmission risk, first documented in NSQIP in 2011, increased over time from 2011 to 2016 (P < 0.001). Unplanned reoperations have remained consistent at about 1.4%. Postoperative complications varied over time with no discernable patterns or trends. CONCLUSIONS Since the establishment of the NSQIP database, there have been no considerable improvements in reoperation or postoperative complication rates based on available data, however, there have been increased rates of readmission. Changes in data collection and an aging patient population with greater burden of comorbidities could confound these trends.
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- Hannah K Weiss
- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM), Center for Healthcare Studies, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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de la Puente Pacheco MA, de Oro Aguado CM, Lugo Arias E, Fontecha Pacheco B. The Role of Outpatient Care Accreditation in Enhancing Foreign Patients' Perception of Colombian Medical Tourism: A Quasi-experimental Design. INQUIRY : A JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVISION AND FINANCING 2020; 57:46958020976826. [PMID: 33243056 PMCID: PMC7705782 DOI: 10.1177/0046958020976826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This study analyzes whether hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission International in outpatient medical care protocols located in Colombia achieve a higher quality perception from foreign patients compared to others treated in a non-accredited one. A t-test with Welch correction, chi-square test, correlation coefficient of Tau Kendall, pre-test, post-test, complementary questionnaire and a 2 focus groups were used in 178 foreign patients. It was observed that patients treated in accredited hospitals had a higher quality perception than the non-accredited group. However, it was found that an unbalanced application of the 3 variables negatively alters quality judgment. Findings contributes to understanding the Colombian medical tourism in depth using non-conventional instruments.
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- Corporación Universitaria Minuto de
Dios, Uniminuto. Social Development Management Group (DESOGE) of the Economics and
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Use of Lean and Related Transformational Performance Improvement Systems in Hospitals in the United States: Results From a National Survey. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2019; 44:574-582. [PMID: 30243359 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2018.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The health care system in the United States is costly with high variance in quality. There is growing interest in transformational performance improvement initiatives, such as the Lean management system, to eliminate waste and inefficiency and improve quality of care for patients. METHODS A national survey of all 4,500 short-term acute general medical/surgical and pediatric hospitals in the United States was fielded between May and September 2017 by the Survey Data Center of the American Hospital Association. RESULTS Responses were received from 1,222 hospitals (27.3% response rate). Sixty-nine percent (69.3%) reported use Lean or related Lean plus Six Sigma or Robust Process Improvement approaches. Not-for-profit hospitals, hospitals located in metro/urban areas, those belonging to a system/network, and those with 100-399 beds were most likely to be engaged in these activities and for an average of 5.2 years. However, only 12.6% (n = 102) of hospitals reported being at a mature hospitalwide stage of implementation. The degree of maturity, leadership commitment, daily management system use, and training were each positively associated with reported positive performance outcomes. CONCLUSION A majority of hospitals have adopted Lean-based transformational performance improvement approaches but with wide variance in the degree of implementation. It takes time for Lean to gain traction. The length of time doing Lean is positively associated with implementation progress and reported positive performance impacts. The extent to which Lean has an organizationwide performance impact awaits further research that links the variables in this study with objective cost and quality measures.
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Qureshi T, Peter Nguyen T, Wang R, Willis D, Shah R, Hou JK. Improving Anemia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Impact of the Anemia Care Pathway. Dig Dis Sci 2019; 64:2124-2131. [PMID: 30879168 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05559-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anemia is a common complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Despite existing guidelines for anemia in IBD, it is frequently under-treated and the prevalence of anemia has remained high. To address this gap, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation developed the Anemia Care Pathway (ACP). AIMS To implement the ACP in a managed care setting and identify where it improves practice habits and where barriers remain. METHODS The ACP was implemented from July 2016 through June 2017 and retrospectively studied. Run charts were used to identify shifts in iron deficiency screening and treatment as well as anemia prevalence. Results were compared to those of other providers in the same center not using the ACP. RESULTS 640 IBD encounters were studied. In the ACP clinic (n = 213), anemics received iron therapy in only 30% of encounters at baseline but improved to 80%. Concurrently, anemia prevalence decreased from 48 to 25%. Screening for iron deficiency, however, did not improve. No shifts were seen in the non-ACP clinics (n = 427) across the same period despite awareness of the ACP and other guidelines. CONCLUSIONS Across 1 year, we observed gaps in the screening and treatment of anemia in IBD. Although screening rates did not improve, the ACP appeared to reduce missed opportunities for iron therapy by about half. Most importantly, this was associated with an overall decrease in anemia prevalence. Future refinements to the ACP should be focused on enhanced screening and follow-up.
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- Talha Qureshi
- Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.,Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge St, Suite 10, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- School of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- School of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.,Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gastroenterology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge St, Suite 10C, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. .,Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gastroenterology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge St, Suite 10C, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. .,Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety (IQuESt), Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Burgess LC, Wainwright TW. What Is the Evidence for Early Mobilisation in Elective Spine Surgery? A Narrative Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2019; 7:healthcare7030092. [PMID: 31323868 PMCID: PMC6787602 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare7030092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Early mobilisation is a cornerstone of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) and is encouraged following spinal procedures. However, evidence of its implementation is limited and there are no formal guidelines on optimal prescription. This narrative review aimed to evaluate the evidence for the effect of early mobilisation following elective spinal surgery on length of stay, postoperative complications, performance-based function and patient-reported outcomes. Four trials (five articles) that compared a specific protocol of early in-hospital mobilisation to no structured mobilisation or bed rest were selected for inclusion. Nine studies that investigated the implementation of a multimodal intervention that was inclusive of an early mobilisation protocol were also included. Results suggest that goal-directed early mobilisation, delivered using an evidence-based algorithm with a clear, procedure-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, may reduce length of stay and complication rate. In addition, there is evidence to suggest improved performance-based and patient-reported outcomes when compared to bed rest following elective spinal surgery. Whilst this review reveals a lack of evidence to determine the exact details of which early mobilisation protocols are most effective, mobilisation on the day of surgery and ambulation from the first postoperative day is possible and should be the goal. Future work should aim to establish consensus-based, best practice guidelines on the optimal type and timing of mobilisation, and how this should be modified for different spinal procedures.
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- Louise C Burgess
- Orthopaedic Research Institute, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth BH8 8EB, UK
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- Orthopaedic Research Institute, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth BH8 8EB, UK.
- Physiotherapy Department, The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth BH7 7DW, UK.
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Franco T, Rupp S, Williams B, Blackmore C. Effectiveness of standardised preoperative assessment and patient instructions on admission blood glucose for patients with diabetes undergoing orthopaedic surgery at a tertiary referral hospital. BMJ Open Qual 2019; 8:e000455. [PMID: 31206054 PMCID: PMC6542547 DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2018-000455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2018] [Revised: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Diabetes and hyperglycaemia affect a significant number of people and are associated with a variety of untoward effects, especially under physiological stress such as surgery. Due, in large part to limited evidence, clinical practice in monitoring blood glucose and treating hyperglycaemic conditions in the perioperative period is variable. We used Lean methodologies to implement a standardised approach to preoperative management of patients undergoing elective surgery in an effort to improve glycaemic control. Overall, we saw an appropriate increase in monitoring and a decrease in the rate of hyperglycaemia on presentation to the operating room. This approach may be useful in other care settings or patient populations, potentially contributing to improved glycaemic control and subsequent decrease in associated complications.
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- Thérèse Franco
- Section of Hospital Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- The Center for Healthcare Improvement Science, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- The Center for Healthcare Improvement Science, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Comparison of Short-term Outcomes After Lumbar Fusion Between an Orthopedic Specialty Hospital and Tertiary Referral Center. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2019; 44:652-658. [PMID: 30986794 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective review of all elective single-level lumbar fusions performed at a single orthopedic specialty hospital (OSH) and tertiary referral center (TRC). OBJECTIVE This study compared the perioperative outcomes for lumbar fusion procedures performed at an OSH and TRC. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The role of an OSH for lumbar fusion procedures has not been defined. METHODS A large institutional database was searched for single-level lumbar fusions performed between 2013 and 2016. Comparisons were made between procedures performed at the OSH and TRC in terms of operative time, total operating room (OR) time, length of stay (LOS), inpatient rehabilitation utilization, postoperative 90-day readmission, reoperation, and mortality rates. RESULTS A total of 101 patients at the OSH and 481 at the TRC were included. There was no difference in gender, age, age adjusted Charlson comorbidity Index (AACCI), body mass index, mean number of concomitant levels decompressed, and use of interbody fusion between OSH and TRC patients. The mean operative time (149.5 vs. 179.7 minutes, P < 0.001), total OR time (195.1 vs. 247.9 minutes, P < 0.001), and postoperative LOS (2.61 vs. 3.73 days, P < 0.001) were significantly shorter at the OSH. More patients required postoperative inpatient rehabilitation at the TRC (7.1% vs. 2%, P < 0.001). There was no difference in 90-day readmission or reoperation rates. There was one mortality at the TRC and two patients required transfer from the OSH to the TRC due to medical complications. Regression analysis demonstrated that procedures performed at the TRC (P < 0.001), total OR time (P = 0.004), AACCI (P < 0.001), current smokers (P = 0.048), and number of decompressed levels (P = 0.032) were independent predictors of LOS. CONCLUSION Lumbar fusion procedures may be safely performed at both the OSH and TRC. OSH utilization may demonstrate safe reduction in operative time, total OR time, and postoperative LOS in the appropriately selected patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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Debono B, Corniola MV, Pietton R, Sabatier P, Hamel O, Tessitore E. Benefits of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for fusion in degenerative spine surgery: impact on outcome, length of stay, and patient satisfaction. Neurosurg Focus 2019; 46:E6. [DOI: 10.3171/2019.1.focus18669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVEEnhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) proposes a multimodal, evidence-based approach to perioperative care. Thanks to the improvement in care protocols and the fluidity of the patient pathway, the first goal of ERAS is the improvement of surgical outcomes and patient experience, with a final impact on a reduction in the hospital length of stay (LOS). The implementation of ERAS in spinal surgery is in the early stages. The authors report on their initial experience in applying an ERAS program to several degenerative spinal fusion procedures.METHODSThe authors selected two 2-year periods: the first from before any implementation of ERAS principles (pre-ERAS years 2012–2013) and the second corresponding to a period when the paradigm was applied widely (post-ERAS years 2016–2017). Patient groups in these periods were retrospectively compared according to three degenerative conditions requiring fusion: anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), and posterior lumbar fusion. Data were collected on patient demographics, operative and perioperative data, LOSs, 90-day readmissions, and morbidity. ERAS-trained nurses were involved to support patients at each pre-, intra-, and postoperative step with the help of a mobile application (app). A satisfaction survey was included in the app.RESULTSThe pre-ERAS group included 1563 patients (159 ALIF, 749 ACDF, and 655 posterior fusion), and the post-ERAS group included 1920 patients (202 ALIF, 612 ACDF, and 1106 posterior fusion). The mean LOS was significantly shorter in the post-ERAS group than in the pre-ERAS group for all three conditions. It was reduced from 6.06 ± 1.1 to 3.33 ± 0.8 days for the ALIF group (p < 0.001), from 3.08 ± 0.9 to 1.3 ± 0.7 days for the ACDF group (p < 0.001), and from 6.7 ± 4.8 to 4.8 ± 2.3 days for posterior fusion cases (p < 0.001). There was no significant difference in overall complications between the two periods for the ALIF (11.9% pre-ERAS vs 11.4% post-ERAS, p = 0.86) and ACDF (6.0% vs 8.2%, p = 0.12) cases, but they decreased significantly for lumbar fusions (14.8% vs 10.9%, p = 0.02). Regarding satisfaction with overall care among 808 available responses, 699 patients (86.5%) were satisfied or very satisfied, and regarding appreciation of the mobile e-health app in the perceived optimization of care management, 665 patients (82.3%) were satisfied or very satisfied.CONCLUSIONSThe introduction of the ERAS approach at the authors’ institution for spinal fusion for three studied conditions resulted in a significant decrease in LOS without causing increased postoperative complications. Patient satisfaction with overall management, upstream organization of hospitalization, and the use of e-health was high. According to the study results, which are consistent with those in other studies, the whole concept of ERAS (primarily reducing complications and pain, and then reducing LOS) seems applicable to spinal surgery.
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- Bertrand Debono
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, CAPIO-Clinique des Cèdres, Cornebarrieu, France; and
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Unit, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, CAPIO-Clinique des Cèdres, Cornebarrieu, France; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, CAPIO-Clinique des Cèdres, Cornebarrieu, France; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, CAPIO-Clinique des Cèdres, Cornebarrieu, France; and
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Unit, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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Sethi RK, Yanamadala V, Shah SA, Fletcher ND, Flynn J, Lafage V, Schwab F, Heffernan M, DeKleuver M, Mcleod L, Leveque JC, Vitale M. Improving Complex Pediatric and Adult Spine Care While Embracing the Value Equation. Spine Deform 2019; 7:228-235. [PMID: 30660216 DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2018.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Revised: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 08/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Value in health care is defined as the quotient of outcomes to cost. Both pediatric and adult spinal deformity surgeries are among the most expensive procedures offered today. With high variability in both outcomes and costs in spine surgery today, surgeons will be expected to consider long-term cost effectiveness when comparing treatment options. METHODS We summarize various methods by which value can be increased in complex spine surgery, both through the improvement of outcomes and the reduction of cost. These methods center around standardization, team-based and collaborative approaches, rigorous outcomes tracking through dashboards and registries, and continuous process improvement. RESULTS This manuscript reviews the expert opinion of leading spine specialists on the improvement of safety, quality and improvement of value of pediatric and adult spinal surgery. CONCLUSION Without surgeon leadership in this arena, suboptimal solutions may result from the isolated intervention of regulatory bodies or payer groups. The cooperative development of standardized, team-based approaches in complex spine surgery will lead to the high-quality, high-value care for patients.
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- Rajiv K Sethi
- Virginia Mason Medical Center, University of Washington, 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA.
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- Virginia Mason Medical Center, University of Washington, 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA; and Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Dupont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021
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- Sint Maartenskliniek, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9011, 6500 GM, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- University of Colorado Denver, 1201 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80204, USA
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- Virginia Mason Medical Center, University of Washington, 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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- Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University, 3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Perioperative Protocol for Elective Spine Surgery Is Associated With Reduced Length of Stay and Complications. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2019; 27:183-189. [PMID: 30192251 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-17-00274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Healthcare reform places emphasis on maximizing the value of care. METHODS A prospective registry was used to analyze outcomes before (1,596 patients) and after (151 patients) implementation of standardized, evidence-based order sets for six high-impact dimensions of perioperative care for all patients who underwent elective surgery for degenerative spine disease after July 1, 2015. RESULTS Apart from symptom duration, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prevalence, estimated blood loss, and baseline Oswestry Disability Index, no significant differences existed between pre- and post-protocol cohorts. No differences in readmissions, discharge status, or 3-month patient-reported outcomes were seen. Multivariate regression analyses demonstrated reduced length of stay (P = 0.013) and odds of 90-day complications (P = 0.009) for postprotocol patients. CONCLUSION Length of stay and 90-day complications for elective spine surgery improved after implementation of an evidence-based perioperative protocol. Standardization efforts can improve quality and reduce costs, thereby improving the value of spine care. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III (retrospective review of prospectively collected data).
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Zhang W, Wang BY, Du XY, Fang WW, Wu H, Wang L, Zhuge YZ, Zou XP. Big-data analysis: A clinical pathway on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for common bile duct stones. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25:1002-1011. [PMID: 30833805 PMCID: PMC6397721 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i8.1002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Revised: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A clinical pathway (CP) is a standardized approach for disease management. However, big data-based evidence is rarely involved in CP for related common bile duct (CBD) stones, let alone outcome comparisons before and after CP implementation. AIM To investigate the value of CP implementation in patients with CBD stones undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). METHODS This retrospective study was conducted at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital in patients with CBD stones undergoing ERCP from January 2007 to December 2017. The data and outcomes were compared by using univariate and multivariable regression/linear models between the patients who received conventional care (non-pathway group, n = 467) and CP care (pathway group, n = 2196). RESULTS At baseline, the main differences observed between the two groups were the percentage of patients with multiple stones (P < 0.001) and incidence of cholangitis complication (P < 0.05). The percentage of antibiotic use and complications in the CP group were significantly less than those in the non-pathway group [adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 0.72, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.55-0.93, P = 0.012, adjusted OR = 0.44, 95%CI: 0.33-0.59, P < 0.001, respectively]. Patients spent lower costs on hospitalization, operation, nursing, medication, and medical consumable materials (P < 0.001 for all), and even experienced shorter length of hospital stay (LOHS) (P < 0.001) after the CP implementation. No significant differences in clinical outcomes, readmission rate, or secondary surgery rate were presented between the patients in the non-pathway and CP groups. CONCLUSION Implementing a CP for patients with CBD stones is a safe mode to reduce the LOHS, hospital costs, antibiotic use, and complication rate.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Medical Division, Yidu Cloud (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. Beijing 100101, China
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- Medical Division, Yidu Cloud (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. Beijing 100101, China
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- Medical Division, Yidu Cloud (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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The pressures on spine surgery to adopt value-based reimbursement models are being seen in the increased implementation of bundled payment strategies. Given that bundled payment models typically link payments to the initiation of the surgical episode in question, despite their potential cost-saving attributes, financial incentives remain tied to the volume of services being provided. As payors and policy makers look to find savings by focusing on waste and variation of care, more comprehensive models such population health strategies are now being develop and deployed. The clinical delivery and cost variation currently seen in spine health management make spine surgery an acute target of such population health strategies. Spine surgeons should understand the forces driving such changes and the opportunities to optimize performance within them.
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Kuo CY, Yu LC, Chen HC, Chan CL. Comparison of Models for the Prediction of Medical Costs of Spinal Fusion in Taiwan Diagnosis-Related Groups by Machine Learning Algorithms. Healthc Inform Res 2018; 24:29-37. [PMID: 29503750 PMCID: PMC5820083 DOI: 10.4258/hir.2018.24.1.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Revised: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Objectives The aims of this study were to compare the performance of machine learning methods for the prediction of the medical costs associated with spinal fusion in terms of profit or loss in Taiwan Diagnosis-Related Groups (Tw-DRGs) and to apply these methods to explore the important factors associated with the medical costs of spinal fusion. Methods A data set was obtained from a regional hospital in Taoyuan city in Taiwan, which contained data from 2010 to 2013 on patients of Tw-DRG49702 (posterior and other spinal fusion without complications or comorbidities). Naïve-Bayesian, support vector machines, logistic regression, C4.5 decision tree, and random forest methods were employed for prediction using WEKA 3.8.1. Results Five hundred thirty-two cases were categorized as belonging to the Tw-DRG49702 group. The mean medical cost was US $4,549.7, and the mean age of the patients was 62.4 years. The mean length of stay was 9.3 days. The length of stay was an important variable in terms of determining medical costs for patients undergoing spinal fusion. The random forest method had the best predictive performance in comparison to the other methods, achieving an accuracy of 84.30%, a sensitivity of 71.4%, a specificity of 92.2%, and an AUC of 0.904. Conclusions Our study demonstrated that the random forest model can be employed to predict the medical costs of Tw-DRG49702, and could inform hospital strategy in terms of increasing the financial management efficiency of this operation.
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- Ching-Yen Kuo
- Institute of Information Management, Yuan-Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Administration, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Information Management, Yuan-Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Information Management, Yuan-Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Innovation Center for Big Data and Digital Convergence, Yuan-Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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CONTEXT Quality improvement (QI) is a health care concept that ensures patients receive high-quality (safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered) and affordable care. Despite its importance, the application of QI in athletic health care has been limited. OBJECTIVES To describe the need for and define QI in health care, to describe how to measure quality in health care, and to present a QI case in athletic training. DESCRIPTION As the athletic training profession continues to grow, a widespread engagement in QI efforts is necessary to establish the value of athletic training services for the patients that we serve. A review of the importance of QI in health care, historical perspectives of QI, tools to drive QI efforts, and examples of common QI initiatives is presented to assist clinicians in better understanding the value of QI for advancing athletic health care and the profession. Clinical and Research Advantages: By engaging clinicians in strategies to measure outcomes and improve their patient care services, QI practice can help athletic trainers provide high-quality and affordable care to patients.
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- Andrea D Lopes Sauers
- Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University, Mesa
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University, Mesa
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University, Mesa
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Using Lean Process Improvement to Enhance Safety and Value in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Case of Spine Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2017; 25:e244-e250. [PMID: 29059115 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-17-00030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Lean methodology was developed in the manufacturing industry to increase output and decrease costs. These labor organization methods have become the mainstay of major manufacturing companies worldwide. Lean methods involve continuous process improvement through the systematic elimination of waste, prevention of mistakes, and empowerment of workers to make changes. Because of the profit and productivity gains made in the manufacturing arena using lean methods, several healthcare organizations have adopted lean methodologies for patient care. Lean methods have now been implemented in many areas of health care. In orthopaedic surgery, lean methods have been applied to reduce complication rates and create a culture of continuous improvement. A step-by-step guide based on our experience can help surgeons use lean methods in practice. Surgeons and hospital centers well versed in lean methodology will be poised to reduce complications, improve patient outcomes, and optimize cost/benefit ratios for patient care.
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Franco T, Aaronson B, Brown L, Blackmore C, Rupp S, Lee G. Effectiveness of a multi-component quality improvement intervention on rates of hyperglycaemia. BMJ Open Qual 2017; 6:e000059. [PMID: 29450273 PMCID: PMC5699161 DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2017-000059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2017] [Revised: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of a multifaceted, hospital-wide glycaemic control quality improvement programme. Methods The quality improvement intervention comprised three components, derived through root cause analysis: standardising and simplifying care (including evidence-based order sets), increasing visibility (through provider access to clinical data and direct feedback) and educational outreach (directed at the entire institution). Effectiveness was determined at a single urban acute care hospital through time-series analysis with statistical process control charts. Primary outcomes included rate of hyperglycaemia and rate of hypoglycaemia. Results The study included 70 992 hospital admissions for 50 404 patients, with 3 35 645 patient days. The hyperglycaemia ratio decreased 25.2% from 14.1% to 10.5% (95% CI 3.3 to 3.9 percentage points, p<0.001). The ratio of patient days with highly elevated blood glucose (>299 mg/dL) decreased 31.8% from 4.8% to 3.3% (95% CI 1.4 to 1.7 percentage points, p<0.001). Hypoglycaemia ratio decreased from 5.2% to 4.6% (95% CI 0.27 to 0.89 percentage points, p<0.001) in patients with diabetes, but increased in patients without diabetes from 1.2% to 1.7% (95% CI 0.46 to 0.70 percentage points, p<0.001). Conclusions We demonstrate improved hospital-wide glycaemic control after a multifaceted quality improvement intervention in the context of strong institutional commitment, national mentorship and Lean management
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- Thérèse Franco
- Department of Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Center for Health Care Improvement Science, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Spine surgery, and orthopedic surgery overall, is being increasingly scrutinized by payors due to large projected increases in utilization. The unsustainability of the fee-for-service payment system has lead payors to investigate novel value and risk-based contracting strategies on an episode of care basis and on a population health basis. These forays into progressive models for spine surgery have been supported by the successes demonstrated by advanced payor reform programs from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in other areas of musculoskeletal medicine. Whether they are focused on lower extremity arthroplasty or spinal surgery, these pressures are forcing hospitals and physicians to align to improve quality and reduce costs through new structures and relationships. However, in many respects spine surgery has been years behind the wave of market pressures seen in other orthopedic subspecialties, such as arthroplasty. As such, the recognition and understanding of the forces and motivations driving the massive pressures responsible for these will better equip the spine surgeon to adapt and ultimately master such transformations.
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Hamid KS, Nwachukwu BU, Bozic KJ. Decisions and Incisions: A Value-Driven Practice Framework for Academic Surgeons. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2017; 99:e50. [PMID: 28509834 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.16.00818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Kamran S Hamid
- 1Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 2Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 3Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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