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Continuous monitoring of adverse events: influence on the quality of care and the incidence of errors in general surgery.

Rebasa P, Mora L, Luna A, Montmany S, Vallverdú H, Navarro S. World J Surg. 2009;33:191-198.

This study used the methodology of the Harvard Medical Practice Study to establish a baseline incidence of adverse events in general surgery patients.

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Resource Type

Study

Setting of Care

Operating Room

Target Audience

Health Care Providers

Quality and Safety Professionals

Clinical Area

Surgery

Safety Target

Surgical Complications

Error Types

Epidemiology of Errors and Adverse Events

Approach to Improving Safety

Error Reporting

Culture of Safety

Origin/Sponsor

Europe