Macquarie Surgical Innovation Identification Tool (MSIIT): a study protocol for a usability and pilot test

Area of Science:

• Medical Innovation
• Surgical Safety
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Medical progress hinges on innovation, yet innovations carry inherent risks and varying success rates.
• Prospective identification and support are crucial for optimizing the safety and efficacy of new medical advancements.
• The Macquarie Surgical Innovation Identification Tool (MSIIT) offers a practical checklist for hospitals to identify planned surgical innovations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the usability and pilot the implementation of the MSIIT in a real-world surgical environment.
• To assess the tool's effectiveness in identifying planned surgical innovations within hospital settings.
• To gather feedback for refining the MSIIT and its integration into clinical practice.

Main Methods:

• A two-phase study conducted at two Australian hospitals (public and private).
• Phase I: Interviews, focus groups, and surveys to assess MSIIT usability and system requirements.
• Phase II: Trialling the MSIIT for surgeries, followed by feedback collection and comparative data analysis on innovation rates.

Main Results:

• Usability and system requirements for MSIIT implementation were assessed through qualitative and quantitative methods.
• The MSIIT was trialled across various surgical procedures, with feedback collected from diverse surgical personnel.
• Comparative data on surgical innovation rates were gathered to benchmark the MSIIT's identification capabilities.

Conclusions:

• The MSIIT demonstrates potential as a practical tool for identifying planned surgical innovations.
• Pilot testing provides valuable insights into the usability and implementation of the MSIIT in clinical settings.
• Further refinement and broader adoption of the MSIIT could enhance surgical safety and innovation management.