Are We Taking a Risk With Risk Assessment Tools? Evaluating the Relationship Between NSQIP and the ACS Risk Calculator in Colorectal Surgery

ConclusionsThe tools were highly correlated for predicting complications in general, but neither was accurate for predicting actual outcomes. As underestimating risk and complications could have financial implications under value-based care, refinement could benefit informed consent and quality improvement at the institutional level.

Source: The American Journal of Surgery - July 20, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research