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The Trauma Quality Improvement Program: pilot study and initial demonstration of feasibility.

Mark R Hemmila1, Avery B Nathens, Shahid Shafi

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5033, USA. mhemmila@umich.edu

The Journal of Trauma
|February 16, 2010
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The Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) pilot study demonstrated that risk-adjusted mortality benchmarking is feasible and useful for trauma centers. Findings show variations in observed-to-expected mortality ratios, highlighting areas for improvement in trauma care quality.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Quality Improvement
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma developed the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP).
  • A pilot study was conducted in 23 verified Level I and II trauma centers to assess TQIP feasibility and acceptance.
  • TQIP aims to improve trauma care quality using existing infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and acceptance of the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP).
  • To assess the utility of risk-adjusted mortality benchmarking for trauma centers.
  • To identify challenges and successes in implementing a national trauma quality improvement initiative.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized National Trauma Data Bank data from 15,801 patients admitted in 2007.

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  • Developed a multivariable logistic regression model for risk-adjusted mortality analysis.
  • Generated benchmark reports comparing observed-to-expected mortality ratios and complication rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall crude mortality was 7.7%. Risk-adjusted analysis identified outlier centers.
    • Ninety-two percent of respondents found reports clear and understandable; 90% deemed them useful.
    • Challenges included benchmarking penetrating injury mortality and limited complication capture.

    Conclusions:

    • Risk-adjusted mortality benchmarking using the National Trauma Data Bank is feasible and perceived as useful.
    • Significant variations in observed-to-expected mortality ratios exist among trauma centers.
    • Further development is needed for morbidity benchmarking within TQIP.