Development and Roll-Out of A Coronavirus Disease 2019 Clinical Pathway for Standardized Qualified Care in Public Hospitals in Korea
Authors
Mi Young Kwak ; Eun Young Jo ; BumSik Chin ; Se Eun Park ; Jun Yim ; Jung Eun Lee ; Kyung Eun Jo ; Yeon-Sook Kim ; Jeong Eun Lee ; Young Kyung Yoon ; Yu Bin Seo ; Su Jin Jeong ; Yu Min Kang ; Eun-Jeong Joo ; Jong Hyun Yoon ; Sun Bean Kim ; Ga Yeon Kim ; Min-Kyung Kim
Citation
INFECTION AND CHEMOTHERAPY, Vol.54(2) : 353-359, 2022-06
Despite the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination roll-out, variant-related outbreaks have occurred repeatedly in Korea. Although public hospitals played a major role in COVID-19 patients' care, difficulty incorporating evolving COVID-19 treatment guidelines called for a clinical pathway (CP). Eighteen public hospitals volunteered, and a professional review board was created. CPs were formulated containing inclusion/exclusion criteria, application flow charts, and standardized order sets. After CP roll-out, key parameters improved, such as increased patient/staff five-point satisfaction scores (0.41/0.57) and decreased hospital stays (1.78 days)/medical expenses (17.5%). The CPs were updated consistently after roll-out as new therapeutics drugs were introduced and quarantine policies changed.