Implementation and Evaluation of a Clinical Pathway for Pancreaticoduodenectomy Procedures: a Prospective Cohort Study.

Marion B van der KolkMark van den BoogaardFemke Becking-VerhaarHettie CustersHans van der HoevenPeter PickkersKees van Laarhoven

Published in: Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (2017)

The use of a clinical pathway in pancreaticoduodenectomy patients was associated with high protocol adherence, improved outcome and shorter hospital length of stay. Variance report analysis and protocol adherence with a Prepare-Act-Reflect Cycle are essential in surveillance of outcome.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
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randomized controlled trial
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
primary care
peritoneal dialysis
metabolic syndrome
emergency department
glycemic control
acute care
adverse drug
patient reported
electronic health record