Development of the Korean Quality Improvement Platform in Surgery (K-QIPS) program: a nationwide project to improve surgical quality and patient safety
10.4174/astr.2024.107.6.305
- Author:
Jeong-Moo LEE
1
;
In Woong HAN
;
Oh Chul KWON
;
Hye Rim SEO
;
Jipmin JUNG
;
So Jeong YOON
;
Ahram HAN
;
Juhan LEE
;
Soo Young LEE
;
Hoseok SEO
;
Wooil KWON
;
Bang Wool EOM
;
In-Seob LEE
;
Ji Won PARK
;
Hae Won LEE
;
Ho Kyoung HWANG
;
Suk-Hwan LEE
;
Eung Jin SHIN
;
Woo Yong LEE
Author Information
1. Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research
2024;107(6):305-314
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:Improvements in surgical quality and patient safety are critical components of the healthcare system. Despite excellent cancer survival rates in Korea, there is a lack of standardized postoperative complication management systems.To address this gap, the Korean Surgical Society initiated the development of the Korean Quality Improvement Platform in Surgery (K-QIPS) program.
Methods:K-QIPS was successfully launched in 87 general hospitals. This nationwide surgical quality improvement program covers 5 major surgical fields: gastric surgery, colorectal surgery, hepatectomy and liver transplantation, pancreatectomy, and kidney transplantation.
Results:Common and surgery-specific complication platforms will be developed, and the program will work toward the implementation of an artificial intelligence-based complication prediction system and the provision of evidence-based feedback to participating institutions. K-QIPS represents a significant step toward improving surgical quality and patient safety in Korea.
Conclusion:This program aims to reduce postoperative complications, mortality, and medical costs by providing a standardized platform for complication management and prediction. The successful implementation of this nationwide project may provide a good model for other countries that are required to improve surgical outcomes and patient care.
