Diagnosis and treatment of hernia with the standard of continuous clinical quality improvement

Abstract

At present, the hernia and abdominal wall surgery in China is still operating the traditional mode of center of excellence , which helps to maintain quality of hernia treatment, actually fosters mediocrity and inhibits positive individua-lization and innovation in the diagnosis and treatment of hernia. For a better development in this field and treatment solutions improvement, a complex system of a sustainable and adjustable organizational structure and diagnostic and treatment options is required. The core concept is that hernia treatment can be completed based on continuous clinical quality improvement (CCQI) system. The key point of the CCQI system is to establish a specialized hernia medical team, with engagement and participation of the patients and family in the care process, formulate a scheme reflecting true value measured by the health care system and adapt these concepts to the community setting. The above initiatives will be conducive to the improvement of continuous clinical quality. The establishment of a working system based on this standard will play a positive role in the diagnosis and treatment of hernia, so as to achieve better treatment results and lower medical costs. Key words: Herniology; Inguinal hernia; Incisional hernia; Standardization; Quality control