2012
Laparoscopic vs Open Gastric Bypass Surgery: Differences in Patient Demographics, Safety, and Outcomes
Banka G, Woodard G, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM. Laparoscopic vs Open Gastric Bypass Surgery: Differences in Patient Demographics, Safety, and Outcomes. JAMA Surgery 2012, 147: 550-556. PMID: 22786543, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2012.195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLRYGB patientsGastric bypassMore complicationsOpen gastric bypass surgeryQuality Patient Safety IndicatorsRetrospective cohort studyGastric bypass surgeryHigh-volume hospitalsLonger median lengthNationwide Inpatient SamplePopulation-based studyLength of stayPatient safety indicatorsLower odds ratioHigher total chargesNumber of proceduresLRYGB cohortsNonroutine dispositionLaparoscopic RouxOpen RouxBypass surgeryPatient demographicsCohort studyComorbidity differencesMedian lengthDeterminants of Adverse Events in Vascular Surgery
Hernandez-Boussard T, McDonald KM, Morton JM, Dalman RL, Bech FR. Determinants of Adverse Events in Vascular Surgery. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2012, 214: 788-797. PMID: 22425449, PMCID: PMC4890555, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.01.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient safety indicatorsAbdominal aortic aneurysm repairAortic aneurysm repairPotential adverse eventsAdverse eventsRisk-adjusted ratesVascular surgeryAneurysm repairVascular proceduresOpen abdominal aortic aneurysm repairEndovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repairICD-9-CM codesLow-volume hospitalsPublic payersNationwide Inpatient SamplePatient safety eventsHospital stayNonwhite patientsPatient characteristicsPain patientsVascular patientsCarotid endarterectomyLower risk-adjusted rateOverall high rateProcedure indication
2011
Is Patient Safety Improving? National Trends in Patient Safety Indicators: 1998–2007
Downey JR, Hernandez‐Boussard T, Banka G, Morton JM. Is Patient Safety Improving? National Trends in Patient Safety Indicators: 1998–2007. Health Services Research 2011, 47: 414-430. PMID: 22150789, PMCID: PMC3393002, DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-6773.2011.01361.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient safety indicatorsAnnual percentage changeNationwide Inpatient SampleNational trendsPatient safetyBirth-trauma injuryPostoperative hip fracturePostoperative respiratory failurePostoperative pulmonary embolismPostoperative wound dehiscenceDeep vein thrombosisAnnual percent changePostoperative sepsisRespiratory failurePulmonary embolismVein thrombosisHip fractureMetabolic derangementsWound dehiscenceIatrogenic pneumothoraxInpatient admissionsInpatient SampleDecubitus ulcersAccidental punctureTrauma injuriesRelationship between Patient Safety and Hospital Surgical Volume
Hernandez‐Boussard T, Downey JR, McDonald K, Morton JM. Relationship between Patient Safety and Hospital Surgical Volume. Health Services Research 2011, 47: 756-769. PMID: 22091561, PMCID: PMC3419887, DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-6773.2011.01310.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk-adjusted PSI ratesHospital volumePatient safety indicatorsAdverse eventsHospital-acquired adverse eventsCoronary artery bypass graftPSI ratesNationwide Inpatient Sample databaseHospital surgical volumeHospital adverse eventsArtery bypass graftHigh-volume hospitalsLow-volume hospitalsPreventable adverse eventsAbdominal aortic aneurysmCommon surgical procedureQuality health care deliveryHealth care deliveryRisk-adjusted ratesVolume tercilesGastric bypassVolume hospitalsBypass graftAortic aneurysmSurgical volume