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Evaluating an Evidence-Based Bundle for Preventing Surgical Site Infection

Journal article, Research study
Abstract: 
An evidence-based intervention bundle did not reduce SSIs. The bundling of interventions, even when the constituent interventions have been individually tested, does not have a predictable effect on outcome. Formal testing of bundled approaches should occur prior to implementation
Authors: 
Thomas AnthonyMDMScBryce W. MurrayMDJohn T. Sum-PingMDFima LenkovskyMDVadim D. VornikMDBetty J. ParkerRNJackie E. McFarlinRNCICKathleen HartlessRNCICSergio HuertaMD - Arch Surg
Category: 
Investigation