This is a pilot study to determine if an audit and feedback intervention decreases complication rates after cleft palate surgery.
This study will determine whether a surgeon-directed audit and feedback intervention reduces rates of oro-nasal fistula after cleft palate repair. Fistula is an important potential complication of cleft palate repair. The study also evaluates feasibility of standardized outcome measurement in the care of children with cleft lip and palate, acceptability of standardized measurement, and acceptability of the audit and feedback intervention among surgeons. The results of this research will improve child health by enabling cleft surgeons to critically evaluate and improve their patient's outcomes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
7
(1) receive feedback regarding their individual fistula rate and those of all other participants in the trial, (2) receive an analysis of their video-recorded operative technique by surgeon peers, (3) directly observe a peer surgeon with lower fistula rate, and (4) develop a personalized action plan with a target for improvement.
(1) receive feedback regarding their individual fistula rate and those of all other participants in the trial
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Duke Children's Hospital
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Penn State Hershey Craniofacial Clinic
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Oro-nasal Fistula
Presence or absence of fistula of the palate
Time frame: 12 weeks
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, United States
Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada