Guidelines for preoperative investigations for elective surgery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital: effects on practices, outcomes, and costs

We endeavor to assess the impact of introduction of guidelines for preoperative investigations (PIs) on anesthetic practices and costs and compare their efficacy to current practices. A prospective study. Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados. Participants comprised all patients undergoing general, epi...

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Vydané v:Journal of clinical anesthesia Ročník 35; s. 176 - 189
Hlavní autori: Nicholls, Judith, Gaskin, Pamela S., Ward, Justin, Areti, Yasodananda K.
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Abstract We endeavor to assess the impact of introduction of guidelines for preoperative investigations (PIs) on anesthetic practices and costs and compare their efficacy to current practices. A prospective study. Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados. Participants comprised all patients undergoing general, epidural, spinal, and regional anesthesia, with the exception of emergency cases or instances where an anesthesiologist was not required. Introduction of formal guidelines for preoperative investigations. The patterns of preoperative testing were assessed by audit, and this assessment was repeated postintervention. PI guidelines developed were presented to all surgical departments. For younger patients (<60 years), the mean number of tests decreased from 3.42±1.8 in the preguideline group to 2.89±1.98 in the postguideline group (P=.042). The total number of chest x-rays decreased by 14.8% (P=.012) and full blood counts by 7.6% (P=.036). The implementation of PI guidelines led to overall savings of US $7589 per 1000 patients, which is equivalent to (US $40,745.50 per annum). The most notable savings were due to decreased number of chest x-rays. PIs were performed routinely even in the absence of clinical indications. Our findings indicate that introduction of guidelines has reduced the level of preanesthetic investigations to some extent; nevertheless, further change is desirable. In addition, costs to the institution were decreased with no compromise to patient safety. •The introduction of guidelines has resulted in some beneficial changes in practice.•There was a decrease in the numbers of tests done in the younger age groups.•The significant improvements were noted only with full blood count and chest x-ray.•Introduction of guidelines resulted in savings of US $40,745.50 per year.
AbstractList STUDY OBJECTIVEWe endeavor to assess the impact of introduction of guidelines for preoperative investigations (PIs) on anesthetic practices and costs and compare their efficacy to current practices.DESIGNA prospective study.SETTINGQueen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados.PATIENTSParticipants comprised all patients undergoing general, epidural, spinal, and regional anesthesia, with the exception of emergency cases or instances where an anesthesiologist was not required.INTERVENTIONIntroduction of formal guidelines for preoperative investigations.MEASUREMENTSThe patterns of preoperative testing were assessed by audit, and this assessment was repeated postintervention. PI guidelines developed were presented to all surgical departments.MAIN RESULTSFor younger patients (<60 years), the mean number of tests decreased from 3.42±1.8 in the preguideline group to 2.89±1.98 in the postguideline group (P=.042). The total number of chest x-rays decreased by 14.8% (P=.012) and full blood counts by 7.6% (P=.036). The implementation of PI guidelines led to overall savings of US $7589 per 1000 patients, which is equivalent to (US $40,745.50 per annum). The most notable savings were due to decreased number of chest x-rays. PIs were performed routinely even in the absence of clinical indications.CONCLUSIONOur findings indicate that introduction of guidelines has reduced the level of preanesthetic investigations to some extent; nevertheless, further change is desirable. In addition, costs to the institution were decreased with no compromise to patient safety.
We endeavor to assess the impact of introduction of guidelines for preoperative investigations (PIs) on anesthetic practices and costs and compare their efficacy to current practices. A prospective study. Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados. Participants comprised all patients undergoing general, epidural, spinal, and regional anesthesia, with the exception of emergency cases or instances where an anesthesiologist was not required. Introduction of formal guidelines for preoperative investigations. The patterns of preoperative testing were assessed by audit, and this assessment was repeated postintervention. PI guidelines developed were presented to all surgical departments. For younger patients (<60 years), the mean number of tests decreased from 3.42±1.8 in the preguideline group to 2.89±1.98 in the postguideline group (P=.042). The total number of chest x-rays decreased by 14.8% (P=.012) and full blood counts by 7.6% (P=.036). The implementation of PI guidelines led to overall savings of US $7589 per 1000 patients, which is equivalent to (US $40,745.50 per annum). The most notable savings were due to decreased number of chest x-rays. PIs were performed routinely even in the absence of clinical indications. Our findings indicate that introduction of guidelines has reduced the level of preanesthetic investigations to some extent; nevertheless, further change is desirable. In addition, costs to the institution were decreased with no compromise to patient safety. •The introduction of guidelines has resulted in some beneficial changes in practice.•There was a decrease in the numbers of tests done in the younger age groups.•The significant improvements were noted only with full blood count and chest x-ray.•Introduction of guidelines resulted in savings of US $40,745.50 per year.
Abstract Study Objective We endeavor to assess the impact of introduction of guidelines for preoperative investigations (PIs) on anesthetic practices and costs and compare their efficacy to current practices. Design A prospective study. Setting Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados. Patients Participants comprised all patients undergoing general, epidural, spinal, and regional anesthesia, with the exception of emergency cases or instances where an anesthesiologist was not required. Intervention Introduction of formal guidelines for preoperative investigations. Measurements The patterns of preoperative testing were assessed by audit, and this assessment was repeated postintervention. PI guidelines developed were presented to all surgical departments. Main Results For younger patients (<60 years), the mean number of tests decreased from 3.42 ± 1.8 in the preguideline group to 2.89 ± 1.98 in the postguideline group ( P = .042). The total number of chest x-rays decreased by 14.8% ( P = .012) and full blood counts by 7.6% ( P = .036). The implementation of PI guidelines led to overall savings of US $7589 per 1000 patients, which is equivalent to (US $40,745.50 per annum). The most notable savings were due to decreased number of chest x-rays. PIs were performed routinely even in the absence of clinical indications. Conclusion Our findings indicate that introduction of guidelines has reduced the level of preanesthetic investigations to some extent; nevertheless, further change is desirable. In addition, costs to the institution were decreased with no compromise to patient safety.
Study Objective We endeavor to assess the impact of introduction of guidelines for preoperative investigations (PIs) on anesthetic practices and costs and compare their efficacy to current practices. Design A prospective study. Setting Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados. Patients Participants comprised all patients undergoing general, epidural, spinal, and regional anesthesia, with the exception of emergency cases or instances where an anesthesiologist was not required. Intervention Introduction of formal guidelines for preoperative investigations. Measurements The patterns of preoperative testing were assessed by audit, and this assessment was repeated postintervention. PI guidelines developed were presented to all surgical departments. Main Results For younger patients (<60 years), the mean number of tests decreased from 3.42 plus or minus 1.8 in the preguideline group to 2.89 plus or minus 1.98 in the postguideline group (P=.042). The total number of chest x-rays decreased by 14.8% (P=.012) and full blood counts by 7.6% (P=.036). The implementation of PI guidelines led to overall savings of US $7589 per 1000 patients, which is equivalent to (US $40,745.50 per annum). The most notable savings were due to decreased number of chest x-rays. PIs were performed routinely even in the absence of clinical indications. Conclusion Our findings indicate that introduction of guidelines has reduced the level of preanesthetic investigations to some extent; nevertheless, further change is desirable. In addition, costs to the institution were decreased with no compromise to patient safety.
We endeavor to assess the impact of introduction of guidelines for preoperative investigations (PIs) on anesthetic practices and costs and compare their efficacy to current practices. A prospective study. Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados. Participants comprised all patients undergoing general, epidural, spinal, and regional anesthesia, with the exception of emergency cases or instances where an anesthesiologist was not required. Introduction of formal guidelines for preoperative investigations. The patterns of preoperative testing were assessed by audit, and this assessment was repeated postintervention. PI guidelines developed were presented to all surgical departments. For younger patients (<60 years), the mean number of tests decreased from 3.42±1.8 in the preguideline group to 2.89±1.98 in the postguideline group (P=.042). The total number of chest x-rays decreased by 14.8% (P=.012) and full blood counts by 7.6% (P=.036). The implementation of PI guidelines led to overall savings of US $7589 per 1000 patients, which is equivalent to (US $40,745.50 per annum). The most notable savings were due to decreased number of chest x-rays. PIs were performed routinely even in the absence of clinical indications. Our findings indicate that introduction of guidelines has reduced the level of preanesthetic investigations to some extent; nevertheless, further change is desirable. In addition, costs to the institution were decreased with no compromise to patient safety.
Author Nicholls, Judith
Gaskin, Pamela S.
Areti, Yasodananda K.
Ward, Justin
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Abstract Study Objective We endeavor to assess the impact of introduction of guidelines for preoperative investigations (PIs) on anesthetic practices and costs...
Study ObjectiveWe endeavor to assess the impact of introduction of guidelines for preoperative investigations (PIs) on anesthetic practices and costs and...
STUDY OBJECTIVEWe endeavor to assess the impact of introduction of guidelines for preoperative investigations (PIs) on anesthetic practices and costs and...
Study Objective We endeavor to assess the impact of introduction of guidelines for preoperative investigations (PIs) on anesthetic practices and costs and...
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SubjectTerms Adaptation
Adult
Aged
Anesthesia
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Anesthesia - economics
Anesthesia - methods
Anesthesia - standards
Cost
Cost analysis
Cost control
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Data collection
Diagnostic Tests, Routine - economics
Diagnostic Tests, Routine - standards
Elective surgery
Elective Surgical Procedures - economics
Elective Surgical Procedures - standards
Electrocardiography
Female
Guideline
Guideline Adherence - economics
Hospitals - standards
Humans
Laboratories
Male
Medical personnel
Middle Aged
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)
Pain Medicine
Patient Safety
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Preoperative Care - economics
Preoperative Care - standards
Preoperative investigation
Prospective Studies
Questionnaires
Surgery
Young Adult
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