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Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a method used to monitor and control quality within processes, particularly in manufacturing and service delivery, by employing statistical methods. SPC aims to distinguish between natural (common cause) variation and variation due to specific changes or events (special cause), allowing for timely improvements and sustained quality. The control chart, a pivotal tool in SPC, visually displays data over time alongside a central line of upper and lower control...
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Service Performance Monitoring in Thoracic Surgery: Application of Statistical Process Control to a State-Wide

Ian R Smith1,2, Christopher Cole3, William Vollbon1

  • 1Queensland Government Department of Health, Statewide Cardiac Clinical Informatics Unit, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

ANZ Journal of Surgery
|May 12, 2026
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Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods effectively monitor thoracic surgery quality in Queensland public hospitals. These tools identify performance variations, enabling targeted improvements and continuous learning for better patient outcomes.

Keywords:
healthcare quality assurancestatistical process controlthoracic surgery

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Health Services Research
  • Surgical Outcomes Analysis

Background:

  • Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods are recognized for enhancing clinical outcomes monitoring.
  • Their application in thoracic surgical quality assurance requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of SPC methods in quality assurance for thoracic surgery in Queensland public hospitals.
  • To identify opportunities for quality improvement projects based on performance monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of clinical data from five Queensland public hospitals (2019-2023).
  • Utilized Exponentially Weighted Moving Average charts and Funnel Plots for performance assessment.
  • Incorporated Risk Adjustment models to account for common cause variation.

Main Results:

  • Identified key outcome indicators: 90-day mortality, major morbidity, return to theatre, length of stay, 30-day readmission, and TNM staging.
  • SPC tools revealed site-specific and temporal performance variations.
  • Highlighted potential for quality improvement initiatives based on performance signals.

Conclusions:

  • SPC tools are effective for monitoring clinical performance in thoracic surgery.
  • Facilitate timely detection of performance changes, enabling interventions.
  • Support continuous learning by identifying both declines and improvements.