A Simple Admission Order-set Improves Adherence to Canadian Guidelines for Hospitalized Patients With Severe Ulcerative Colitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals hospitalized with severe ulcerative colitis represent a complex group of patients. Variation exists in the quality of care of admitted patients with inflammatory bowel disease. We hypothesized that implementation of a standardized admission order set could result in improved adherence to current best practice guidelines (Toronto Consensus Statements) for the management of this patient population.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study of patients admitted with severe ulcerative colitis to a Montreal tertiary center was conducted. Two cohorts were defined based on pre- and post-implementation of a standardized order set. Adherence to 11 quality indicators was assessed before and after implementation of the intervention. These included: Clostridioides d

SUBMITTER: Li Fraine S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10235590 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature