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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedLeeds IL, Alimi Y, Hobson DR
Racial and socioeconomic differences manifest in process measure adherence for enhanced recovery after surgery pathway.
This study aims to demonstrate the association between recovery pathway implementation, process measures, and short-term surgical outcomes by population subgroup. It concluded that differences in outcomes by race and socioeconomic status did not arise following implementation of an enhanced recovery pathway. Differences in process measures by population subgroups highlight differences in care that require further investigation.
AHRQ-funded; HS024736; HS024547.
Citation: Leeds IL, Alimi Y, Hobson DR .
Racial and socioeconomic differences manifest in process measure adherence for enhanced recovery after surgery pathway.
Dis Colon Rectum 2017 Oct;60(10):1092-101. doi: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000000879.
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Keywords: Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Social Determinants of Health, Surgery, Outcomes, Adverse Events
Witt WP, Coffey RM, Lopez-Gonzalez L
AHRQ Author: Andrews RM, Washington RE
Understanding racial and ethnic disparities in postsurgical complications occurring in U.S. hospitals.
This study of 5,474,067 inpatient surgical discharges examined the role of patient, hospital, and community characteristics on racial and ethnic disparities in in-hospital postsurgical complications. It concluded that race does not appear to be an important determinant of in-hospital postsurgical complications, but insurance and community characteristics have an effect.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; 290201300002C.
Citation: Witt WP, Coffey RM, Lopez-Gonzalez L .
Understanding racial and ethnic disparities in postsurgical complications occurring in U.S. hospitals.
Health Serv Res 2017 Feb;52(1):220-43. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12475.
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Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Disparities, Surgery, Adverse Events