Key result
A quality improvement program for cardiac surgery was associated with reduced hospital mortality (P=0.001), with its absence increasing mortality odds by 2.09 times.
Why the study?
The current challenge of cardiac surgery is to improve outcomes in adverse scenarios, prompting evaluation of a quality improvement program in the largest Latin American center.
Does a quality improvement program reduce hospital mortality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
Comparison
After QIP implementation vs before QIP implementation
Design
Before-after intervention study with propensity score matching
Authors
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Supports QI programs in cardiac surgery; leaves open need for randomized confirmation before practice change.
Observational (n=7,078)
No
Does a quality improvement program reduce hospital mortality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
Odds Ratio: 2.09
p-value: p=0.001
Implementation of a quality improvement program in a large Latin American cardiac surgery center significantly reduced hospital mortality and complications.
Mejía et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Cardiac surgery (n=7,078). Quality improvement program (QIP) vs. Before establishment of the QIP (Non-QIP) was evaluated on Hospital mortality (OR 2.09 (for lack of QIP), p=0.001). A quality improvement program for cardiac surgery was associated with reduced hospital mortality (P=0.001), with its absence increasing mortality odds by 2.09 times.
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