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Innovation or rebranding, acute care surgery diffusion will continue.

Courtney E Collins¹, Patricia L Pringle², Heena P Santry¹

¹Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts.

The Journal of Surgical Research

|April 21, 2015

Summary

Acute Care Surgery (ACS) is seen by senior surgeons as the future of general surgery, despite concerns about resources and definition. Its adoption patterns are still emerging among early adopters.

Keywords:

Acute care surgery Diffusion of innovation Health care delivery Health care innovation Resource allocation Surgery

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Qualitative Research

Background:

The adoption patterns of Acute Care Surgery (ACS) as a strategy for Emergency General Surgery (EGS) are not well understood.
Understanding surgeon perspectives on ACS is crucial for its successful implementation and diffusion.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore senior surgeons' views on the adoption and future of Acute Care Surgery (ACS) for Emergency General Surgery (EGS).
To analyze the factors influencing the diffusion of ACS within teaching hospitals.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study using face-to-face interviews with 18 senior surgeons at diverse teaching hospitals.
Data analysis involved investigator triangulation and an inductive approach using NVivo software.
Findings were applied to the Rogers' diffusion of innovation theory.

Main Results:

A paradox exists: ACS is viewed as both a healthcare innovation and a rebranding of general surgery.
Surgeons express optimism for ACS due to career appeal and improved EGS outcomes.
Concerns include lack of continuity, poor resources, and financial viability.

Conclusions:

Despite challenges, senior surgeons perceive ACS as the evolving face of general surgery.
ACS is likely to continue diffusing from early adopters, reflecting innovation adoption patterns.
Addressing resource allocation and specialty definition is key for sustained ACS implementation.