Using NSQIP to improve perforated appendicitis protocol and better resource allocation

•NSQIP is a useful tool for drawing attention to areas for quality improvement.•NSQIP is not sufficient to evaluate institutional practices and requires supplemental review.•Evaluating and adjusting protocols is important for continued benefit in patient outcomes.•Resource utilization should be cons...

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Published inSurgery in practice and science Vol. 9; p. 100074
Main Authors Roberts, Bailey K, Alonso, Dailen, Terp, Kristy, Metellus, Betsy, Calisto, Juan L, Malvezzi, Leopoldo, Burnweit, Cathy A, Alkhoury, Fuad
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2022
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Summary:•NSQIP is a useful tool for drawing attention to areas for quality improvement.•NSQIP is not sufficient to evaluate institutional practices and requires supplemental review.•Evaluating and adjusting protocols is important for continued benefit in patient outcomes.•Resource utilization should be considered when considering quality improvement studies.
ISSN:2666-2620
2666-2620
DOI:10.1016/j.sipas.2022.100074