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ArticleSurgical endoscopy2024

Quality indicators for ambulatory colectomy: literature search and expert consensus.

Ellen Coeckelberghs, Gabriele Bislenghi, Albert Wolthuis, An Teunkens, Geertrui Dewinter, Steve Coppens, Kris Vanhaecht, André D'Hoore

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Ellen CoeckelberghsLeuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. Ellen.coeckelberghs@kuleuven.be.
Gabriele BislenghiDepartment of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Albert WolthuisDepartment of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
An TeunkensDepartment of Anaesthesiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Geertrui DewinterDepartment of Anaesthesiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Steve CoppensDepartment of Anaesthesiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Kris VanhaechtLeuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
André D'HooreDepartment of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.

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Abstract

backgroundCare for patients undergoing elective colectomy has become increasingly standardized using Enhanced Recovery Programs (ERP). ERP, encorporating minimally invasive surgery (MIS), decreased postoperative morbidity and length of stay (LOS). However, disruptive changes are needed to safely introduce colectomy in an ambulatory or same-day discharge (SDD) setting. Few research groups showed the feasibility of ambulatory colectomy. So far, no minimum standards for the quality of care of this procedure have been defined. This study aims to identify quality indicators (QIs) that assess the quality of care for ambulatory colectomy.

methodsA literature search was performed to identify recommendations for ambulatory colectomy. Based on that search, a set of QIs was identified and categorized into seven domains: preparation of the patient (pre-admission), anesthesia, surgery, in-hospital monitoring, home monitoring, feasibility, and clinical outcomes. This list was presented to a panel of international experts (surgeons and anesthesiologists) in a 1 round Delphi to assess the relevance of the proposed indicators.

resultsBased on the literature search (2010-2021), 3841 results were screened on title and abstract for relevant information. Nine papers were withheld to identify the first set of QIs (n = 155). After excluding duplicates and outdated QIs, this longlist was narrowed down to 88 indicators. Afterward, consensus was reached in a 1 round Delphi on a final list of 32 QIs, aiming to be a comprehensive set to evaluate the quality of ambulatory colectomy care.

conclusionWe propose a list of 32 QI to guide and evaluate the implementation of ambulatory colectomy.

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HospitalsQuality Indicators, Health CareAmbulatory CareConsensusDelphi TechniqueHumansLength of StayAbdominal surgeryAmbulatory careColectomyQuality indicatorsQuality of care

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