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The Dutch surgical colorectal audit.

N J Van Leersum1, H S Snijders, D Henneman

  • 1Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Department of Surgery, The Netherlands.

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The Dutch Surgical Colorectal Audit (DSCA) improved colorectal cancer care by increasing guideline compliance and reducing complications and mortality. Its success stems from surgical collaboration and national quality standards.

Keywords:
Clinical auditColorectal neoplasmsColorectal surgeryQuality assuranceQuality improvement

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Surgical Auditing
  • Colorectal Cancer Management

Background:

  • The Dutch Surgical Colorectal Audit (DSCA) was established in 2009 by the Association of Surgeons of the Netherlands (ASN) to enhance colorectal cancer care.
  • The DSCA serves as a model for other national clinical audits, coordinated by the Dutch Institute for Clinical Auditing (DICA).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To illustrate the key elements of the DSCA.
  • To present the outcomes of three years of auditing colorectal cancer care in the Netherlands.

Main Methods:

  • Web-based registration by medical specialists.
  • Weekly online feedback to participants.
  • Annual external data verification against sources like the Netherlands Cancer Registry (NCR).
  • Implementation of improvement projects based on audit findings.

Main Results:

  • Achieved 100% hospital participation within two years.
  • High case-ascertainment rates (92% in 2010, 95% in 2011).
  • Demonstrated significant improvements in guideline compliance and reductions in complication, re-intervention, and mortality rates within three years.

Conclusions:

  • Effective surgical collaboration, led by the ASN, was crucial for the DSCA's success and full participation.
  • The audit facilitated the establishment of national quality standards for colorectal cancer care.
  • Future efforts should focus on reducing administrative burden, expanding to multidisciplinary registration, and incorporating financial data and patient-reported outcomes.