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Mammo TN, Feyssa MD, Nofal MR, Gebeyehu N, Shiferaw MA, Tesfaye A, Fikre T, Woldeamanuel H, Alemu SB, Miller K, Haile ST, Weiser TG. A Perioperative Quality Improvement Program for Cesarean Delivery in Ethiopia: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2428910. [PMID: 39163043 PMCID: PMC11337075 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.28910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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Importance Infections and complications following cesarean delivery are a significant source of maternal mortality in Ethiopia. Objective To study the effectiveness of a program to strengthen compliance with perioperative standards and reduce postoperative complications following cesarean delivery. Design, Setting, and Participants This stepped-wedge cluster randomized clinical trial included patients undergoing cesarean delivery from August 24, 2021, to January 31, 2023, at 9 hospitals organized into 5 clusters in Ethiopia. Intervention Clean Cut, a multimodal surgical quality improvement program that includes process-mapping 6 perioperative standards and creating site-specific, systems-level improvements. The control period was the period before implementation of the intervention. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary end point was surgical site infection rate, and secondary end points were maternal mortality and perinatal mortality and a composite outcome of infections and both mortality outcomes. All were assessed at 30 days postoperatively in the intervention and control groups, adjusting for clustering and demographics. Compliance with standards and the relationship between compliance and outcomes were also compared between the 2 arms. Results Among 9755 women undergoing cesarean delivery, 5099 deliveries (52.3%) occurred during the control period (2722 emergency cases [53.4%]) and 4656 (47.7%) during the intervention period (2346 emergency cases [50.4%]). Mean (SD) patient age was 27.04 (0.05) years. Thirty-day follow-up was completed for 5153 patients (52.8%). No significant reduction in infection rates was detected after the intervention (OR, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.55-1.27; P = .40). Intraoperative infection prevention standards improved significantly in the intervention arm vs control arm for compliance with at least 5 of the 6 standards (odds ratio [OR], 2.95; 95% CI, 2.40-3.62; P < .001). Regardless of trial arm, high compliance was associated with reduced odds of maternal (OR, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.11-0.93; P = .04) and perinatal (OR, 0.64; 95% CI, 0.47-0.89; P = .008) mortality. Conclusions and Relevance In this stepped-wedge cluster randomized clinical trial of patients undergoing cesarean delivery, no significant reductions in surgical site infections were observed. However, compliance with perioperative standards improved following the intervention. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04812522; Pan-African Clinical Trials Registry Identifier: PACTR202108717887402.
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- Tihitena Negussie Mammo
- Department of Surgery, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Lifebox Foundation, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- St Paul’s Hospital Millenium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Ethiopian Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Lifebox Foundation, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California
- Department of Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Lifebox Foundation, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- St Paul’s Hospital Millenium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Quantitative Science Unit, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Lifebox Foundation, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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Sibomana O, Bugenimana A, Oke GI, Egide N. Prevalence of post-caesarean section surgical site infections in Rwanda: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14929. [PMID: 38772859 PMCID: PMC11108763 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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Caesarean section (C-section) is the most performed major surgery worldwide. About 15% of births are delivered through C-section in Rwanda. The post-caesarean surgical section is one of the most frequent complications that follow a C-section. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to estimate the pooled prevalence of surgical site infections following caesarean section deliveries in Rwanda. A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, DOAJ, AJOL and the Cochrane Library to identify primary studies on post-caesarean surgical site infections in Rwanda. Studies meeting predetermined criteria were included, and their quality was assessed using the JBI Critical Appraisal Tools. Heterogeneity was evaluated using I2 statistics, while publication bias was examined via funnel plots and statistical tests. Pooled prevalence was calculated using Jamovi 2.3.28 software, with subgroup analysis conducted to identify sources of heterogeneity. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. From 139 articles initially searched from the databases, only 17 studies with 8, 082 individuals were finally included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. Using the random-effects model, the pooled estimate of post C-section SSIs prevalence in Rwanda was 6.85% (95% CI 5.2, 8.5). Subgroup analysis based on publication year, sample size, hospital and study design showed no much difference in SSI prevalence. The current systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that post-caesarean surgical site infections are significant in Rwanda. A collaborative effort is required to lower post-C-section SSIs and provide the best surgical care in the country.
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- Olivier Sibomana
- Department of General Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Department of General Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Department of General Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
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Leyendecker J, Prasse T, Bieler E, Yap N, Eysel P, Bredow J, Hofstetter CP. Smartphone applications for remote patient monitoring reduces clinic utilization after full-endoscopic spine surgery. J Telemed Telecare 2024:1357633X241229466. [PMID: 38321874 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x241229466] [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: 02/08/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The rising number of outpatient spine surgeries creates challenges in postoperative management and care. Telemedicine offers a unique opportunity to reduce in-person clinic visits and improve resource allocation. We aimed to investigate the impact of a validated smartphone application on clinic utilization following full-endoscopic spine surgery (FESS). METHODS We evaluated patients undergoing FESS from 2020 to 2022 and a pre-COVID control group (CG) from 2018 to 2019. Subsequently, we divided the patients into three groups: one using the application (intervention group, IG), and two CGs (2020-2022, CG and 2018-2019, historical control group (HG)). We analyzed the post-surgical hospitalization rate, all follow-ups, and virtually transmitted patient-reported outcomes. RESULTS A total of 115 patients were included in the IG. The CG consisted of 137 and the HG of 202 patients (CG and HG in the following). Group homogeneity was satisfactory regarding patient age (p = 0.9), sex (p = 0.88), and body mass index (p = 0.99). IG patients were treated as outpatients significantly more often [14.78% vs. 29.2% vs. 37.62% (p < 0.001)]. Additionally, IG patients showed significantly higher follow-up compliance [74.78% vs. 40.14% vs. 37.13% (p < 0.001)] 3-month post-surgery and fewer in-patient follow-up visits [(0.5 ± 0.85 vs. 1.32 ± 0.8 vs. 1.33 ± 0.7 (p < 0.001)]. CONCLUSION Our results underline the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of remote patient monitoring following FESS. Furthermore, they highlight the opportunity to implement a virtual wound checkup, and to substantially improve postoperative follow-up compliance via telemedicine.
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- Jannik Leyendecker
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Krankenhaus Porz am Rhein, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Kwasau H, Kamanda J, Lebbie A, Cotache-Condor C, Espinoza P, Grimm A, Wright N, Smith E. Prevalence and outcomes of pediatric surgical conditions at Connaught Hospital in Freetown: a retrospective study. WORLD JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY 2023; 6:e000473. [PMID: 38328392 PMCID: PMC10848619 DOI: 10.1136/wjps-2022-000473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Background Sub-Saharan Africa experiences a disproportionate amount of pediatric surgical disease, with 80% of children lacking access to timely, affordable, and safe surgical care. This study aims to characterize the burden of disease and outcomes of pediatric surgical conditions at Connaught Hospital, the main pediatric referral hospital in Sierra Leone. Methods This retrospective and hospital-based study included children up to 15 years old who were operated on between 2015 and June 2016 at Connaught Hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to characterize the distribution of disease and compare all variables against age category and mortality. Findings A total of 215 patients were included in this study of which 72.5% (n=132) were male and 27.5% (n=50) were female. Most of the patients were diagnosed with congenital anomalies (60.9%; n=131). However, infection was the leading diagnosis (60.5%; n=23) among patients aged 5-10 years (n=38). Inguinal hernia was the leading condition (65.0%; n=85) among patients presenting with a congenital anomaly. The condition with the highest mortality was infections (17.0%; n=8), followed by other conditions (9.1%; n=2) and congenital anomalies (3.1%; n=4). Based on the results of this study, over 7000 children with inguinal hernias remain untreated annually in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Conclusion This study quantifies the burden of surgical disease among children, a foundational step toward the prioritization of pediatric surgical care in national health agendas, the development of evidence-based interventions, and the strategic allocation of resources in Sierra Leone.
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- Henang Kwasau
- Department of Community Health, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Community Health, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Community Health, College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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- Department of Surgery, Duke School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Center for Global Surgery and Health Equity, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Public Health, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA
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- King’s Centre for Global Health and Health Partnerships, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Duke School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Center for Global Surgery and Health Equity, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Duke School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Alayande BT, Prasad S, Abimpaye M, Bakorimana L, Niyigena A, Nkurunziza J, Cubaka VK, Kateera F, Fletcher R, Hedt-Gauthier B. Image-based surgical site infection algorithms to support home-based post-cesarean monitoring: Lessons from Rwanda. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 3:e0001584. [PMID: 36963016 PMCID: PMC10021696 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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- Barnabas Tobi Alayande
- Center for Equity in Global Surgery, University of Global Health Equity, Kigali, Rwanda
- Program in Global Surgery and Social Change, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Research Department, Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Research Department, Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Research Department, Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Research Department, Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Program in Global Surgery and Social Change, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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