Evidence and practice in spine registries.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

We performed a systematic review and a survey in order to (1) evaluate the evidence for the impact of spine registries on the quality of spine care, and with that, on patient-related outcomes, and (2) evaluate the methodology used to organize, analyze, and report the "quality of spine care" from spine registries.

Methods

To study the impact, the literature on all spinal disorders was searched. To study methodology, the search was restricted to degenerative spinal disorders. The risk of bias in the studies included was assessed with the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Additionally, a survey among registry representatives was performed to acquire information about the methodology and practice of existing registries.

Results

4,273 unique references up to M

SUBMITTER: van Hooff ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4564774 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature