Why the study?
While risk factors and prevention mechanisms for surgical site infection following colorectal surgery are well established, rates of surgical site infection remain high.
Do bundled prevention practices reduce surgical site infection rates and economic costs in patients undergoing colorectal surgery?
Do bundled prevention practices reduce surgical site infection rates and economic costs in patients undergoing colorectal surgery?
Implementation of bundled prevention practices is a clinically effective and cost-saving strategy to reduce surgical site infections in colorectal surgery.
Bundled SSI prevention may reduce colorectal SSI rates and costs; leaves open randomized confirmation.
Surgical site infection (SSI) following colorectal surgery is associated with worse postoperative outcomes, longer length of stay, and higher rates of readmission. SSI rates have been established as a surrogate metric for the overall quality of surgical care and are intricately tied to financial incentives and the public reputation of an institution. While risk factors and prevention mechanisms for SSI are well established, the rates of SSI remain high. This article discusses the clinical and economic impact of SSI and strategies for mitigating the risk of SSI through bundled prevention practices.
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