Reliability and validity of multicentre surveillance of surgical site infections after colorectal surgery.
Janneke Doortje Maria VerberkStephanie M van RoodenDavid J HetemHerman F WunderinkAnne L M VlekCorianne MeijerEva A H van RavensbergenElisabeth G W HuijskensSaara J VainioMarc J M BontenMaaike S M van MourikPublished in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2022)
This study showed that raters were consistent in their SSI-ascertainment (good reliability), but improvements can be made regarding the accuracy (moderate validity). Accuracy of surveillance may be improved by providing regular training, adapting definitions to reduce subjectivity, and by supporting surveillance through automation.