Reducing Inappropriate Surgical Referrals Through Patient Assessment Algorithm Utilising Early Imaging: A Closed-Loop Audit
The implementation of an acute abdominal pain pathway with early CT imaging significantly improved the appropriateness of surgical referrals from ED, reduced inefficiencies and enhanced overall patient management. The model is readily generalisable and has the potential for widespread adoption to address systemic challenges, ensuring high standards of care amidst increasing healthcare demands.
Authors
- Meghana Taggarsi
- Sajal Rai
- Navneet K. Dhillon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6582-5757)
- Anil Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7240-4691)
- Shamita Chatterjee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9460-108X)
- Swetha Bunga
Institutions
- Peterborough City Hospital (GB)
- Pilgrim Hospital (GB)
- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Stepping Hill Hospital (GB)
- United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.95123
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00