Development of a conceptual framework for reporting modifications in surgical innovation: scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Innovative surgical procedures and devices are often modified throughout their development and introduction into clinical practice. A systematic approach to reporting modifications may support shared learning and foster safe and transparent innovation. Definitions of 'modifications', and how they are conceptualized and classified so they can be reported and shared effectively, however, are lacking. This study aimed to explore and summarize existing definitions, perceptions, classifications and views on modification reporting to develop a conceptual framework for understanding and reporting modifications.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Targeted searches and two database searche

SUBMITTER: Hossaini S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10139440 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature