Journal article
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Project for Suspected Appendicitis
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Considerable variability exists in the diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis, affecting both quality and costs of care. This prospective cohort study aimed to decrease unnecessary radiological investigations, standardize radiological imaging, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and decrease our institution rate of negative appendectomy.
METHODS: A multidisciplinary appendicitis care pathway was implemented. This …
Authors
AlFraih Y; Robinson T; Stein N; Kam A; Flageole H
Journal
Pediatric Quality and Safety, Vol. 5, No. 3,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
DOI
10.1097/pq9.0000000000000290
ISSN
2472-0054