Journal article
The implementation of a surgeon-directed quality improvement strategy in breast cancer surgery
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The investigators designed a sustained, surgeon-directed, iterative project to improve the quality of breast cancer surgery in south central Ontario.
METHODS: The strategy included audit and feedback of surgeon-selected quality indicators, workshops, and tailoring interviews. Workshops were held to discuss quality improvement strategies, select quality indicators, review audited results, and select interventions for subsequent …
Authors
Lovrics P; Hodgson N; O'Brien MA; Thabane L; Cornacchi S; Coates A; Heller B; Reid S; Sanders K; Simunovic M
Journal
The American Journal of Surgery, Vol. 208, No. 1, pp. 50–57
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 2014
DOI
10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.08.032
ISSN
0002-9610
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Attitude of Health PersonnelBiopsy, Large-Core NeedleBreast NeoplasmsEducation, Medical, ContinuingFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicIntraoperative CareMastectomyMedical AuditMedical OncologyOntarioOutcome Assessment, Health CarePractice Patterns, Physicians'Preoperative CareProgram DevelopmentProgram EvaluationQuality ImprovementQuality Indicators, Health CareRetrospective Studies