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StOP?-Trial: Impact of Structured Communication in the OR on Surgical Site Infections: Prospective Observational Clinical Trial
In Brief
An observational study evaluating StOP? - Control group and StOP? - Intervention group for Incidence of Surgical Site Infection and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 3,003 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Surgical site infection (SSI) is the most frequent complication in patients that undergo abdominal surgery. A previous prospective observational study in 167 patients undergoing elective open abdominal procedures showed that case-relevant communication protects from organ/space SSI whereas case-irrelevant communication during the last 20 minutes of the procedure is a risk factor for incisional SSI. Therefore, the introduction of a clinical applicable intervention "structured briefing using the StOP protocol" has been developed and was tested in pilot experiments. This intervention aims at improving case-relevant communication during the procedure and to reduce excess case-irrelevant communication at the end of an operation. The hypothesis is: structured briefings during an operation reduce the incidence of SSI after surgery.
Study Details
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Interventions
Control group - Surgical procedure without Study Intervention
Intervention group - Surgical procedure with intraoperative briefings, optional interventions: Transparent drape between anesthesia and sterile team, Controlling noise and potential distractors during wound closure, Nutritional support during the operation