NDLI: Process control: simply a matter of efficiency or of survival and costs? A single-centre quality improvement project in living donor renal transplant

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Paoletti, Filippo Giorgio, Vittori Jaser, Adel Zanoni, Natalia Romina Ricciardi, Walter Citterio, Franco De Belvis, Antonio Giulio
Abstract	Background Rising incidence and prevalence of end-stage renal disease is a worldwide concern for sustainability of healthcare systems and societies. Living donor renal transplant [LDRT] provides highest health achievements and cost containment than any alternative form of renal replacement therapy. Nonetheless, about 25% of potential LDRTs are missed for causes directly related with inadequate timing in donor assessment. Our quality improvement (QI) project implement process control tools and strategy aiming at reducing total evaluation time for donor candidates and minimizing dialysis exposure for intended recipients, which are the two main determinants of clinical outcomes and costs. Methods The study includes patients who underwent donor nephrectomy between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2021. Six Sigma DMAIC approach was adopted to assess Base Case performance (Jan2017-Jun2019) and to design and implement our QI project. Study of current state analysis focused on distribution of time intervals within the assessment process, analysis of roles and impacts of involved healthcare providers and identification of targets of improvement. Improved Scenario (Jul2019-Dec2021) was assessed in terms of total lead time reduction, total pre-transplantation dialysis exposure and costs reduction, and increase in pre-emptive transplantations. The study was reported following SQUIRE 2.0 Guidelines for QI projects. Results Study population includes 63 patients, 37 in Base Case and 26 in Improved Scenario. Total lead time reduced from a median of 293 to 166 days and this in turn reduced pre-transplantation dialysis exposure and costs by 45%. Rate of potential pre-emptive donors’ loss changes from 44% to 27%. Conclusions Lean methodology is an effective tool to improve quality and efficiency of healthcare processes, in the interest of patients, healthcare professionals and payers.
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ISSN	14726963
DOI	10.1186/s12913-023-09183-3
Journal	BMC Health Services Research
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	23
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2023-02-23
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Public Health Health Administration Health Informatics Nursing Research Lean methodology Quality improvement Living donor Renal transplantation Clinical governance
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Health Policy

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