Improving the Acute Management of Ureteric Stones in a District General Hospital: A Two-Phase Quality Improvement Study Evaluating Practice Against NICE NG118 and GIRFT Recommendations

Structured multidisciplinary interventions led to significant improvements in guideline adherence. The introduction of IT solutions, electronic recall systems, and same-day treatment pathways reduced unnecessary interventions and enhanced continuity of care. Incorporating predictive tools such as the MIMIC score into CT reporting could further optimise early stratification and decision-making.

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Cureus
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2025-08-12
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.89902
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Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
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Improving the Acute Management of Ureteric Stones in a District General Hospital: A Two-Phase Quality Improvement Study Evaluating Practice Against NICE NG118 and GIRFT Recommendations

Khaldoun Fozo, Panagiotis Papikinos, Asmita Hossain
Cureus
Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
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Improving the Acute Management of Ureteric Stones in a District General Hospital: A Two-Phase Quality Improvement Study Evaluating Practice Against NICE NG118 and GIRFT Recommendations

Khaldoun Fozo, Panagiotis Papikinos, Asmita Hossain
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Abstract

Structured multidisciplinary interventions led to significant improvements in guideline adherence. The introduction of IT solutions, electronic recall systems, and same-day treatment pathways reduced unnecessary interventions and enhanced continuity of care. Incorporating predictive tools such as the MIMIC score into CT reporting could further optimise early stratification and decision-making.

CureusVol. 17(8)
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 69%
Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
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