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McCracken A, Kim RS, Laframboise S, Maganti M, Bernardini MQ, Ferguson S, Hogen L, May T, McCluskey SA, Bouchard-Fortier G. Sustainability of an enhanced recovery pathway after minimally invasive gynecologic oncology surgery. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2024:ijgc-2024-005342. [PMID: 38531541 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2024-005342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Same day discharge is safe after minimally invasive gynecology oncology surgery. Our quality improvement peri-operative program based on enhanced recovery after surgery principles led to an increase in same day discharge from 30% to 75% over a 12 month period. Twelve months after program implementation, we assessed the sustainability of same day discharge rates, determined post-operative complication rates, and evaluated factors affecting same day discharge rates. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted of 100 consecutive patients who underwent minimally invasive surgery at an academic cancer center from January to 2021 to December 2021. This cohort was compared with the active intervention cohort (n=102) from the implementation period (January 2020 to December 2020). Same day discharge rates and complications were compared. Multivariable analysis was performed to assess which factors remained associated with same day discharge post-intervention. RESULTS Same day discharge post-intervention was 72% compared with 75% during active intervention (p=0.69). Both cohorts were similar in age (p=0.24) and body mass index (p=0.27), but the post-intervention cohort had longer operative times (p=0.001). There were no significant differences in 30-day complications, readmission, reoperation, or emergency room visits (p>0.05). There was a decrease in 30-day post-operative clinic visits from 18% to 5% in the post-intervention cohort (p=0.007), and unnecessary bowel prep use decreased from 35% to 14% (p<0.001). On multivariable analysis, start time (second case of the day) (OR 0.06; 95% CI 0.01 to 0.35), and ward narcotic use (OR 0.12; 95% CI 0.03 to 0.42) remained associated with overnight admission. CONCLUSION Same day discharge rate was sustained at 72%, 12 months after the implementation of a quality improvement program to optimize same day discharge rate after minimally invasive surgery, while maintaining low post-operative complications and reducing unplanned clinic visits. To maximize same day discharge, minimally invasive gynecologic oncology surgery should be prioritized as the first case of the day, and post-operative narcotic use should be limited.
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- University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Biostatistics, Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Sibhatu MK, Getachew EM, Bete DY, Gebreegziabher SB, Kumsa TH, Shagre MB, Merga KH, Taye DB, Bashir HM, Yicheneku MT, Zewude WC, Ashuro AA, Ashengo TA, Meshesha BR. Surgical System Efficiency and Operative Productivity in Public and Private Health Facilities in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Evaluation. GLOBAL HEALTH, SCIENCE AND PRACTICE 2024; 12:GHSP-D-22-00277. [PMID: 38336477 PMCID: PMC10906560 DOI: 10.9745/ghsp-d-22-00277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Global and local health organizations track surgical system efficiency to improve surgical system performance using various efficiency metrics, such as operating room (OR) output, surgical incision start time (SIST), turnover time (TOT), cancellation rate among elective surgeries, and in-hospital surgery wait time. We evaluated the surgical system efficiency and factors affecting the efficiency in health facilities across Ethiopia. METHODS A cross-sectional study design with retrospective record review was used to evaluate the surgical system efficiency in 163 public and private health facilities in Ethiopia from December 2020 to June 2021. Experienced, trained surgical clinicians abstracted efficiency data from service registers and patient charts using a pretested tool. A bivariable and multivariable regression analysis was conducted. RESULTS In the study facilities, 84.11% of the operating tables were functional, and 68,596 major surgeries were performed. The aggregate OR output in both public and private health facilities was 2 surgeries per day per OR table. Operating productivity was shown to be affected by first-case SIST (P=.004). However, of the total 881 surgery incision times audited, 19.86% of the first-of-the-day elective surgeries started after 10:01 am. The SIST was strongly associated with an in-hospital wait time for surgery (P=.016). The elective surgery cancellation rate was 5.2%, and aggregate mean TOT was 50.25 minutes. The mean in-hospital surgery wait time was 45.40 hours, longer than the national cutoff for wait time. In a bivariable analysis, the independent variables that demonstrated association operating room productivity were then inputted into a multivariable regression analysis model. However, none of the predictor/independent variables showed significance in the multivariable regression analysis model. CONCLUSION The volume of surgery and overall OR productivity in Ethiopia is low. This calls for concerted action to optimize OR efficiency and improve access to timely and safe surgical care in Ethiopia and other LMICs.
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- Jhpiego, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Henry JC, Wong LY, Reyes AM, Jin JZ, Ferguson MK, Yip CH, Hill A. Achieving global surgical excellence: an evidence-based framework to guide surgical quality improvement programs in low and middle income countries. FRONTIERS IN HEALTH SERVICES 2023; 3:1096144. [PMID: 37609518 PMCID: PMC10441221 DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2023.1096144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Objectives There is a lack of evidence-based guidelines for enhancing global surgical care delivery. We propose a set of recommendations to serve as a framework to guide surgical quality improvement and scale-up initiatives in low and middle income countries (LMICs). Methods From January-December 2019, we reviewed the available literature and their application toward LMIC settings. The first initiative was the establishment of Best Practices Recommendations intended to summarize best-level evidence around quality improvement processes that have shown to decrease morbidity and mortality in LMICs. The GRADE level of evidence and strength of the recommendation were assigned in accordance with the WHO handbook for guidelines development. The second initiative was the scale-up of principles and practices by establishing international expert consensus on the optimal organization of surgical services in LMICs using a modified Delphi methodology. Results Recommendations for three topic areas were established: reducing surgical site infections, improving quality of trauma systems, and interventions to reduce maternal and perinatal mortality. 27 studies were included in a quantitative synthesis and meta-analysis for interventions reducing surgical site infections, 27 studies for interventions improving the quality of trauma systems, and 14 studies for interventions reducing maternal and perinatal mortality. Using Delphi methodology, an international expert panel established consensus that district hospitals should place the highest priority on developing surgical services for low complexity, high volume conditions. At the national level, emergency and essential surgical care should be integrated within national Universal Health Coverage frameworks. Conclusions This project fills a critical cap in the rapidly developing field of global surgery: gathering evidence-based, practical, and cost-effective solutions that will serve as a guide for the efficient planning and allocation of resources necessary to promote quality and safe essential surgical services in LMICs.
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- Jaymie Claire Henry
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Health System, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Health System, Miami, FL, United States
- Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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