Journal article
A retrospective explanatory case study of the implementation of a bleeding management quality initiative, in an Australian cardiac surgery unit
Australian Critical Care, Vol.32(2), pp.92-99
2019
Abstract
Background Bleeding management in cardiac surgery is challenging. Many guidelines exist to support bleeding management; however, literature demonstrates wide variation in practice. In 2012, a quality initiative was undertaken at The Prince Charles Hospital, Australia to improve bleeding management for cardiac surgery patients. The implementation of the quality initiative resulted in significant reductions in the incidence of blood transfusion, re-exploration for bleeding; superficial leg and chest wound infections; length of hospital stay, and cost. Given the success of the initiative, we sought to answer the question; "How and why was the process of implementing a bleeding management quality initiative in the cardiac surgery unit successful, and sustainable?" Methods A retrospective explanatory case study design was chosen to explore the quality initiative. Analysis of the evidence was reviewed through phases of the 'Knowledgeto Action' planned change model. Data was derived from: (1) document analysis, (2) direct observation of the local environment, (3) clinical narratives from interviews, and analysed with a triangulation approach. The study period extended from 10/2011 to 6/2013. Results Results demonstrated the complexity of changing practice, as well as the significant amount of dedicated time and effort required to support individual, department and system wide change. Results suggest that while many clinicians were aware of the potential to apply improved practice, numerous barriers and challenges needed to be overcome to implement change across multiple disciplines and departments. Conclusions The key successful components of the QI were revealed through the case study analysis as: (1) an appropriately skilled project manager to facilitate the implementation process; (2) tools to support changes in workflow and decision making including a bleeding management treatment algorithm with POCCTs; (3) strong clinical leadership from the multidisciplinary team and; (4) the evolution of the project manager position into a perpetual clinical position to support sustainability.
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- Title
- A retrospective explanatory case study of the implementation of a bleeding management quality initiative, in an Australian cardiac surgery unit
- Authors
- Bronwyn Louise Pearse (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringClaire M Rickard (Author) - Griffith UniversitySamantha Keogh (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyYoke Lin Fung (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Australian Critical Care, Vol.32(2), pp.92-99
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc.
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.aucc.2018.01.001
- ISSN
- 1036-7314
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Biomedicine
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451006302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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