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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Developing tools to predict outcomes following cardiovascular surgery |
Author: | Boult, M. Fitzpatrick, K. Barnes, M. Maddern, G. Fitridge, R. |
Citation: | ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2011; 81(11):768-773 |
Publisher: | Blackwell Science Asia |
Issue Date: | 2011 |
ISSN: | 1445-1433 1445-2197 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Maggi Boult, Kate Fitzpatrick, Mary Barnes, Guy Maddern and Robert Fitridge |
Abstract: | Background: Surgical decision-making tools may help surgeons achieve better outcomes by providing more personally relevant information to patients. This paper describes approaches to developing statistical tools capable of estimating the probability of morbidity and mortality after cardiovascular surgery. Our aim is to inform surgeons about the important stages that contribute to the development of decision tools. Methods: The key elements described include study design (data quality, cohort size, etc.) and statistical methodology for developing and testing decision tools. Mention is made of the delivery of decision tools, simplicity of use, ease of interpretation of results and accessibility. Information specific to cardiac and vascular surgery is included. Results: Development of useful and effective decision tools is dependent on robust and reliable data, unambiguous outcome requirements and considerable statistical expertise. Decision tools must also be extensively tested for validity and reliability, both internally and with external data. Conclusion: Understanding the development and assumptions that underlie surgical decision tool development will help cardiovascular surgeons appreciate the value of applying such techniques at a clinical level. |
Keywords: | cardiac surgery decision tool model development predictive modelling vascular surgery. |
Rights: | © 2011 The Authors. ANZ Journal of Surgery © 2011 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2010.05644.x |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.2010.05644.x |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Surgery publications |
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