Determining universal processes related to best outcome in emergency abdominal surgery: a multicentre, international, prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Emergency abdominal surgery outcomes represent an internationally important marker of healthcare quality and capacity. In this study, a novel approach to investigating global surgical outcomes is proposed, involving collaborative methodology using 'snapshot' clinical data collection over a 2-week period. The primary aim is to identify internationally relevant, modifiable surgical practices (in terms of modifiable process, equipment and clinical management) associated with best care for emergency abdominal surgery.

Methods and analysis

This is a multicentre, international, prospective cohort study. Any hospital in the world performing acute surgery can participate, and any patient undergoing emergency intraperitoneal surgery is eligible to enter the study. Centre

SUBMITTER: Bhangu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4216866 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature