ArticleInternational journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care2018
Implementation status of morbidity and mortality conferences in Swiss hospitals: a national cross-sectional survey study.
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Abstract
objectiveTo determine the implementation status and current practice of morbidity and mortality conferences (M&MCs) in Switzerland.
designA national cross-sectional online survey was conducted in spring 2017. The questionnaire focused on overall goals, structure and procedures of hospital M&MCs. Further topics included satisfaction, perceived effectiveness and support requirements.
settingA total of 913 chief physicians of surgery and internal medicine, and specialist fields of obstetrics and gynaecology, anaesthesiology and intensive care from Swiss acute care hospitals were invited to the survey. 321 completed the questionnaire, resulting in a 35.2% response rate.
participantsChief or senior physicians in charge of the M&MCs in their department.
interventionNo intervention.
main outcome measuresNumbers and percentages of M&MCs within the surveyed disciplines fulfilling certain characteristics and procedural features.
resultsAmong 321 respondents, the majority are conducting M&MCs in their departments. Within and between the medical disciplines considerable heterogeneity was found in structural and procedural features of M&MCs. Only a small part of the reported M&MCs is following a systematic approach and meeting recommended procedural features. Although the respondents are satisfied and perceive the M&MCs as an efficient tool, they agree that there is a need for professionalization and standardization.
conclusionM&MCs are widely used to promote medical education, patient safety and quality improvements. However, the term M&MC seems to cover different types of meetings. Although the overall goals are similar, various types of M&MCs are used in practice and different objectives are pursued. Tools such as checklists, guidelines and templates are considered helpful.
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