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An outcomes management program in gynecologic oncology

M Morris1, C Levenback, T W Burke

  • 1Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030, USA.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Implementing an outcomes-management program significantly reduced hospital stays and costs while maintaining high patient satisfaction. This physician-driven approach enhances care quality and supports research in academic settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Clinical Outcomes Research
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Managed care environments necessitate strategies for high-quality patient care, cost reduction, and outcomes research.
  • Outcomes-management programs aim to optimize therapeutic interventions and resource utilization.
  • Systematic development of practice guidelines and collaborative care paths are key components of such programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a physician-driven outcomes-management program.
  • To assess the program's impact on patient care quality, cost reduction, and data generation for research.
  • To determine the feasibility of implementing such a program in an academic medical center.

Main Methods:

  • An outcomes-management program was implemented using practice guidelines and collaborative care paths.

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  • A matched control study compared outcomes for total abdominal hysterectomy and oophorectomy for endometrial cancer.
  • Patient satisfaction was assessed via surveys post-discharge.

    • Main Results:

    • Median hospital stay decreased from 6 to 4 days (P < .001).
    • Significant cost reductions observed: laboratory (74%), medication (35%), room (29%), and total hospital costs (20%).
    • No readmissions for complications in the care-path group; high patient satisfaction reported.

    Conclusions:

    • A physician-driven outcomes-management program effectively delivers high-quality care in an academic setting.
    • The program successfully supports outcomes research while achieving significant cost savings.
    • This model demonstrates a viable strategy for improving healthcare efficiency and patient outcomes.