Maximising health outcomes from government investment in surgical interventions

Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Record ID 32007000759
English
Authors' objectives: The aim of this project was to strengthen the evidence base for assessing the effectiveness of certain surgical interventions.
Authors' results and conclusions: As part of this project a Key Stakeholder Advisory Group was established, comprising representatives from the following organisations: Systematic reviews for other organisations Endoscopic argon plasma coagulation of gastrointestinal bleeding and oesophageal stents (MSAC Application 1106) Deep brain stimulation for essential tremor and dystonia (MSAC Application 1109) Endovenous laser therapy (ELT) for varicose veins (MSAC Application 1113) Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Australian Health Insurance Association Consumers Health Forum of Australia National Health and Medical Research Council National Institute of Clinical Studies Medical Services Advisory Committee Medicare Australia Department of Health and Ageing Australian Medical Association Australian Association of Surgeons Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, University of Adelaide. Initially, a systematic search of the peer-reviewed literature was conducted to identify: criteria that have been used both nationally and internationally to identify surgical procedures which may be of questionable clinical benefit processes that have been used to change clinical practice in relation to these procedures. It was agreed that it is important to keep both practitioners and consumers informed about changes to best practice based on current evidence. One of the challenges which emerged during discussions with key stakeholders was how to produce up-to-date clinical guidance on existing surgical procedures that is accessible for both audiences. It was suggested that future work could focus on the development of guidance for clinicians and patients in relation to services under review.
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://surgeons.org/asernip-s
Year Published: 2008
URL for published report: n/a
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Australia
MeSH Terms
  • Financing, Government
  • Health Planning
  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Keywords
  • surgery
  • government investment in health
Contact
Organisation Name: Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures-Surgical
Contact Address: ASERNIP-S 24 King William Street, Kent Town SA 5067 Australia Tel: +61 8 8219 0900
Contact Name: racs.asernip@surgeons.org
Contact Email: racs.asernip@surgeons.org
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