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Standardization of Non-academic Center Surgical Morbidity and Mortality Conference: a Type I Hybrid Implementation Non-clinical Trial.

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Surgery
Surgery--Complications
Interventions
Behavioral: Morbidity and mortality conference toolkit
Registration Number
NCT05286580
Lead Sponsor
Poudre Valley Health System
Brief Summary

* Specific Aim 1: Determine impact of standardized morbidity and mortality (M\&M) toolkit on provider satisfaction with, and perceived impact of, M\&M conference.

* Specific Aim 2: Identify barriers and facilitators to toolkit implementation.

Detailed Description

Design:

- Pre-, post- intervention mixed-methods trial.

* Inclusion:

o M\&M conference attendees at enrolled level II and III trauma centers, inclusive of trainees, administrative staff, providers.

* Exclusion:

* Age \< 18

* Anticipated attendance at \<= one M\&M conference at study site.

* Intervention:

* Brief didactic regarding evidence base for M\&M conferences.

* Sequential deployment of standardized M\&M toolkit

* Standardized slide deck

* Code of conduct

* Conference planning checklist

* Case documentation form

* Recruitment:

o Pre/post survey:

* M\&M attendees will be invited to scan a QR code made available at the beginning of an M\&M conference, and to take 5 minutes to fill the associated survey if they consent.

o Semi-structured interview:

* The research coordinator contact information will be emailed to M\&M listserv, requesting interested parties contact them to schedule an interview.

* Data collection

o Specific Aim 1:

* Pre/post 10 question digital, anonymous mixed-methods (one free text question) survey

• Demographics collected: occupation (surgeon / app / non-surgeon physician / other), years in practice (\<10, 10-20, \>20)

* Observation of M\&M to capture:

• # of attendees

* # of cases presented at each conference

* # of cases which include literature review

* # of cases which include determination of recommended system change (just culture..?)

* Specific Aim 2:

* Three, six and nine months after initial toolkit deployment we will conduct semi-structured interviews regarding implementation barriers and facilitators.

* Interviews will be conducted in-person and audio-recorded.

* Interview guide will be modified to emphasize opportunities for improvement identified in initial quantitative data collection.

* For instance, if baseline data suggests case referral is the primary problem, will triage discussion of this portion of the M\&M process higher and ask additional detail regarding perceived means of improvement.

* The interview guide scope will not change from that submitted, the emphasis will pivot as described.

* Data analysis will be ongoing, and results of each interview set will be used to inform adaptation of implementation approach.

* Consent

o Would like to submit a request for waiver of written consent and inclusion of information sheet in survey with confirmation of understanding but without signature, collection of names.

* Timeline

o Baseline survey and observational data collection Feb - April 2022, intervention deployment March - May 2022, follow-up data collection Feb - April 2023.

* Study Sites o Northern Colorado M\&M (Greeley, Longs Peak, Poudre Valley, Medical Center of the Rockies)

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
28
Inclusion Criteria
  • M&M conference attendees at enrolled level II and III trauma centers, inclusive of trainees, administrative staff, providers.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age < 18
  • Anticipated attendance at <= one M&M conference at study site.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
InterventionMorbidity and mortality conference toolkito Sequential deployment of standardized M\&M toolkit at a regional M\&M conference.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Perception of effective M&M conferenceone year

Participant endorses having seen a change at their institution attributable to a discussion at an M\&M conference

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Medical Center of the Rockies

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Loveland, Colorado, United States

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