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- Talk
- 20/09/2023
- UK
The REDUCE Study - Reducing Unwarranted Variation in the Delivery
Description
The talk, presented by Antony Johansen, centers around the REDUCE study, which aims to analyze and improve the care of hip fracture patients across different hospitals in the UK. Johansen expresses his initial skepticism about the validity of data presented without proper statistical analysis, which prompted the collaboration with Celia Gregson to conduct comprehensive research using large patient datasets.
The study highlights wide variations in treatment outcomes and hospital practices, prompting the question of why there are such differences despite shared standards of care. Johansen elaborates on how the research utilized a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to assess factors that influence patient outcomes, such as adherence to surgical timelines and the inclusion of patient feedback in governance processes.
Johansen notes the impact of organized care, including timely surgeries and proactive patient engagement, on reducing mortality rates and lengths of hospital stays. He emphasizes the importance of structured systems in hospitals for effective patient evaluation and treatment.
The presentation provides insights into implementing findings through a toolkit developed for healthcare professionals. This toolkit includes resources for optimizing hospital operations, enhancing patient care, and effectively drafting business cases for improvement initiatives. Overall, the talk outlines the significance of using big data intelligently to enhance orthopedic care and the importance of a collaborative approach to patient-centered treatment.