RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Role of practice standardization in outcome optimization for CDH
JF World Journal of Pediatric Surgery
JO World Jnl Ped Surgery
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e000783
DO 10.1136/wjps-2024-000783
VO 7
IS 2
A1 Dimmer, Alexandra
A1 Baird, Robert
A1 Puligandla, Pramod
YR 2024
UL http://wjps.bmj.com/content/7/2/e000783.abstract
AB Standardization of care seeks to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery by reducing unwanted variations in care as well as promoting the efficient and effective use of healthcare resources. There are many types of standardization, with clinical practice guidelines (CPGs), based on a stringent assessment of evidence and expert consensus, being the hallmark of high-quality care. This article outlines the history of CPGs, their benefits and shortcomings, with a specific focus on standardization efforts as it relates to congenital diaphragmatic hernia management.