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ArticleClinical and experimental emergency medicine2024

The mortality of patients with sepsis increases in the first month of a new academic year.

Sukyo Lee, Sungjin Kim, Sejoong Ahn, Hanjin Cho, Sungwoo Moon, Young Duck Cho, Jong-Hak Park

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Sukyo LeeDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea.
Sungjin KimDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea.
Sejoong AhnDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea.
Hanjin ChoDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea.
Sungwoo MoonDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea.
Young Duck ChoDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Jong-Hak ParkDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea.

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objectiveMany studies have examined the July effect. However, little is known about the July effect in sepsis. We hypothesized that the July effect would result in worse outcomes for patients with sepsis.

methodsData from patients with sepsis, collected prospectively between January 2018 and December 2021, were analyzed. In Korea, the new academic year starts on March 1, so the "July effect" appears in March. The primary outcome was 30-day mortality. Secondary outcomes included adherence to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign bundle. Outcomes in March were compared to other months. A multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression was performed to adjust for confounders.

resultsWe included 843 patients. There were no significant differences in sepsis severity. The 30-day mortality in March was higher (49.0% vs. 28.5%, P<0.001). However, there was no difference in bundle adherence in March (42.2% vs. 48.0%, P=0.264). The multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression showed that the July effect was associated with 30-day mortality in patients with sepsis (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.925; 95% confidence interval, 1.405-2.638; P<0.001).

conclusionThe July effect was associated with 30-day mortality in patients with sepsis. However, bundle adherence did not differ. These.

resultssuggest that the increase in mortality during the turnover period might be related to unmeasured in-hospital management. Intensive supervision and education of residents caring for patients with sepsis is needed in the beginning of training.

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Medical educationPatient safetyPrecision medicineSepsis

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