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A study of the effectiveness of performance-focused methodology for improved outcomes in Alberta public healthcare

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a performance-focused methodology for engaging multidisciplinary, frontline healthcare teams in making behavioural changes that improve patient care and health system efficiency. Results include significant declines in average length of stay in hospital and waiting time for surgery, and a dramatic increase in early patient ambulation. Performance-focused methodology using key performance indicators, targets, measurement, and ongoing feedback, supported by non-monetary incentives, can quickly improve healthcare outcomes.

Authors: Werle J, Dobbelsteyn L, Feasal AL, Hancock B, Job B, Makar L, Manning H, Quigley S, Tepplar A, Smith C, Kelly S, Wasylak T

Format: Journal Article

Publication year: 2010

Links: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcmf.2010.08.007

Topics: Quality Improvement

Alberta Hip Improvement Project: Preliminary Report on Early Results of Metal-on-Metal Resurfacing for Treatment of Degenerative Hip Disease in Alberta

Authors: Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute

Format: Report

Publication year: 2010

Links: https://www.albertaboneandjoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HIP-Study-Interim-Results-Abridged-Version_Nov-1-2010-Final.pdf

Topics: Hip Resurfacing

Functional outcomes over 2 years comparing hip resurfacing and total hip replacement

Authors: MacKenzie JR, O’Connor GJ, Marshall DA, Faris PD, Dort LC, Khong H, Parker RD, Werle JR, Beaupre LA, Frank CB on behalf of the Alberta Hip Improvement Project (HIP) Advisory Committee and the Alberta Arthroplasty Research Group

Format: Abstract

Publication year: 2010

Topics: Hip Resurfacing

The Alberta hip and knee replacement project: A model for health technology assessment based on comparative effectiveness of clinical pathways

Authors: Gooch K, Smith D, Wasylak T, Faris P, Marshall DA, Khong H, Hibbert J, Parker R, Zernicke R, Beaupre L, Pearce T, Johnston B, and Frank C

Format: Journal Article

Publication year: 2009

Links: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0266462309090163