Resource stewardship and Choosing Wisely in a children's hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Evidence suggests that approximately 30% of the tests and treatments currently prescribed in healthcare are potentially unnecessary, may not add value, and in some cases cause harm. We describe the evolution of our hospital's Choosing Wisely (CW) program over the first 5 years of existence, highlighting the enablers, challenges, and overall lessons learned with the goal of informing other healthcare providers about implementing resource stewardship initiatives in paediatric healthcare settings.

Methods

We describe the development of de novo "top 5" CW lists of recommendations using anonymous surveys and Likert scale scoring. Composition and role of the steering committee, measurement of data and outcomes, and implementation strategies are outlined.

Results

SUBMITTER: Friedman JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10186090 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature