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A Stakeholder-Driven Framework for Evaluating Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Technologies
Jenney R Lee1, Heather L Evans2, William B Lober3
1Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Surgical Infections
|July 27, 2019
Summary
Patient-generated health data (PGHD) from mobile devices can enhance surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance. Harnessing PGHD offers benefits for patients, surgeons, and public health, improving post-operative care and infection prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Health Technology Assessment
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Digital Health
Background:
- Patients increasingly use mobile devices for health communication with surgeons.
- Patient-generated health data (PGHD) offers potential for surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance.
- Remote monitoring of PGHD can benefit patients, surgeons, and public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a health technology assessment (HTA) on the use of PGHD in post-operative care.
- To understand current and potential applications of PGHD for SSI surveillance.
- To develop recommendations for optimizing PGHD use in clinical and public health surveillance.
Main Methods:
- Health technology assessment (HTA) methodology.
- Extensive stakeholder engagement, including advisory boards and key informant interviews.
- Literature review, technical/market scan of PGHD apps, and stakeholder workshops.
Main Results:
- Synthesized evidence from multiple sources to inform recommendations.
- Developed guidance on using PGHD for SSI surveillance in practice, research, and public health.
- Identified open issues requiring further evidence for optimal PGHD application.
Conclusions:
- Stakeholder engagement is crucial for relevant and impactful HTA.
- PGHD holds significant promise for improving SSI surveillance and post-operative care.
- Further research is needed to fully optimize the use of PGHD in healthcare.
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