Implementation status of morbidity and mortality conferences in Austrian hospitals-A cross-sectional national survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Morbidity and mortality conferences (M&MCs) are an instrument for learning from past complications, unexpected follow-ups and deaths in hospitals and are important for improving patient safety. However, there are currently no quantitative data on the implementation of M&MCs in Austria. The aim of the study was to determine the status quo of the M&MCs in Austria.

Materials and methods

A national cross-sectional study was conducted by means of a survey of 982 chief physicians of surgical disciplines, internal medicine, anesthesiology, intensive care, gynecology/obstetrics and pediatrics. The questionnaire focused on overall goals, structure and procedures of hospital M&MCs.

Results

Of the 982 contacted chief physicians, 314 (32.0%) completed the survey. Alm

SUBMITTER: Tuca AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7968694 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature