Christos Koutras1, Isabel Becker2, Stavros A Antoniou3, Hansjoerg Heep4. 1. Musculoskeletal Center Moenchengladbach, Neuwerk Hospital, Duenner Straße, 214-216, Moenchenglabach, Germany. 2. University Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstraße 55, 45147, Essen, Germany. 3. European University Cyprus, Medical School, Diogenous Str. 6, 2404, Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus. 4. St. Josef Krankenhaus Essen-Werden, Propsteistraße 2, 45239, Essen, Germany.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare two different methods of clinical outcomes documentation and investigate the potential impact of a quality assurance program. METHODS: Data on primary hip arthroplasties conducted between 2004 and 2014 were prospectively collected and analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 262/3395 patients suffered a postoperative complication. A reduction of complication rate was observed between 2010 and 2014. A significant difference between the two documentation methods was found in: "cardiovascular complications", "hematoma and postoperative hemorrhage" and "reintervention". Finally, the "normalized length of hospital stay" predicted the occurrence of complications. CONCLUSION: Reduction of the incidence of complications through time may be attributed to accumulated surgical experience.
OBJECTIVE: To compare two different methods of clinical outcomes documentation and investigate the potential impact of a quality assurance program. METHODS: Data on primary hip arthroplasties conducted between 2004 and 2014 were prospectively collected and analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 262/3395 patients suffered a postoperative complication. A reduction of complication rate was observed between 2010 and 2014. A significant difference between the two documentation methods was found in: "cardiovascular complications", "hematoma and postoperative hemorrhage" and "reintervention". Finally, the "normalized length of hospital stay" predicted the occurrence of complications. CONCLUSION: Reduction of the incidence of complications through time may be attributed to accumulated surgical experience.
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