Optimizing Surgical Quality Datasets to Care for Older Adults: Lessons from the American College of Surgeons NSQIP Geriatric Surgery Pilot.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.08.012
Abstract: BACKGROUND Surgical quality datasets can be better tailored toward older adults. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) NSQIP Geriatric Surgery Pilot collected risk factors and outcomes in 4 geriatric-specific domains: cognition, decision-making, function, and mobility.… read more here.
Keywords: risk; surgery; geriatric specific; nsqip geriatric ... See more keywords
Implementation of a Multi-specialty Geriatric Surgery Pathway Reduces Inpatient Cost for Frail Patients.
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005902
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of GSP implementation on inpatient cost of care. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA Achieving high value care for older patients is the goal of the American… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; cost; surgery pathway; geriatric surgery ... See more keywords
Optimizing the Feasibility and Scalability of a Geriatric Surgery Quality Improvement Initiative
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15815
Abstract: The American College of Surgeons Coalition for Quality in Geriatric Surgery is a multidisciplinary stakeholder group that aims to systematically improve the surgical care of older adults by establishing a verifiable quality improvement program with… read more here.
Keywords: quality; geriatric surgery; quality improvement;