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Development and evaluation of a data-driven integrated management app for perioperative adverse events: protocol for a mixed-design study

Authors :
Peiyi Li
Ce Wang
Ruihao Zhou
Lingcan Tan
Xiaoqian Deng
Tao Zhu
Guo Chen
Weimin Li
Xuechao Hao
Source :
BMJ Open. 13:e069754
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
BMJ, 2023.

Abstract

IntroductionA patient record review study conducted in 2006 in a random sample of 21 Dutch hospitals found that 51%–77% of adverse events are related to perioperative care, while Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data in USA in 2013 estimated that the medical error is the third-leading cause of mortality. To capitalise on the potential of apps to enhance perioperative medical quality, there is a need for interventions developed in consultation with real-world users designed to support integrated management for perioperative adverse events (PAEs). This study aims: (1) to access the knowledge, attitude and practices for PAEs among physicians, nurses and administrators, and to identify the needs of healthcare providers for a mobile-based PAEs tool; (2) to develop a data-driven app for integrated PAE management that meets those needs and (3) to test the usability, clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the developed app.Methods and analysisWe will adopt an embedded mixed-methods research technique; qualitative data will be used to assess user needs and app adoption, while quantitative data will provide crucial insights to establish the demand for the app, and measure the app effects. Phase 1 will enrol surgery-related healthcare providers from the West China Hospital and identify their latent demand for mobile-based PAEs management using a self-designed questionnaire underpinned by the knowledge, attitude and practice model, as well as expert interviews. In phase 2, we will develop the app for integrated PAE management and test its effectiveness and sustainability. In phase 3, the effects on the total number and severity of reported PAEs will be evaluated using Poisson regression with interrupted time-series analysis over a 2-year period, while users’ engagement, adherence, process evaluation and cost-effectiveness will be evaluated using quarterly surveys and interviews.Ethics and disseminationThe West China Hospital of Sichuan University’s Institutional Review Board authorised this study after approving the study protocol, permission forms and questionnaires (number: 2022-1364). Participants will be provided with study information, and informed written consent will be obtained. Study findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Subjects

Subjects :
General Medicine

Details

ISSN :
20446055
Volume :
13
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
BMJ Open
Accession number :
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Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069754