Effect of Critical Pathway of Lumbar Posterolateral Fusion in Spinal Stenosis / 대한정형외과학회잡지
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
;
: 392-397, 2002.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-650135
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was conducted to identify the effects of the critical pathway (CP) on the quality of medical care, and to determine means of reducing costs for lumbar posterolateral fusion in patient with lumbar spinal stenosis. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
The subjects were 25 control patients with lumbar posterolateral fusion, and 25 experimental patients with application of CP. We compared the patients' functional status using the Oswestry disability index, patients'satisfaction by quality patient care scale, the length of hospitalization and the medical charges between the two groups.RESULTS:
Differences between the Oswestry disability index of the experimental and control groups were not significant. No differences were found between two groups regarding general care, but the experimental group was more satisfied with specific care related to spinal fusion. The mean length of stay of the experimental group was shorter than that of the control group, and the charge of medication and treatment of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group.CONCLUSION:
Critical pathway improves the quality of care and reduces medical charges.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Spinal Fusion
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Spinal Stenosis
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Critical Pathways
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Patient Care
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Hospitalization
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Length of Stay
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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