MBSC Data Registry
Participating hospital submit data from a review of medical records on all patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Information collected includes preoperative patients characteristics as well as perioperative clinical care and outcomes. The medical records are reviewed by centrally trained data abstractors using a standardized and validated instrument. Annual visits by nurse auditors from the coordinating center is also performed to verify the accuracy and completeness of the clinical registry data. The MBSC also surveys patients who consent to participate at baseline and annually following bariatric surgery. Data collected from surveys included weight loss, quality of life and comorbidity remission.
Perioperative Care and Outcomes
Data Source: Chart review for all patients at 30 days post-op.
Content: Risk factors, treatment details, complications.
Data Source: Chart review for all patients at 30 days post-op.
Content: Risk factors, treatment details, complications.
Late Outcomes
Data Source: Baseline and annual surveys to all consenting patients.
Content: Late complications, weight loss, comorbidity resolution, quality of life.
Data Source: Baseline and annual surveys to all consenting patients.
Content: Late complications, weight loss, comorbidity resolution, quality of life.
Structure and Process
Data Source: Surgeon and staff surveys and program site visits.
Content: Observed specifics of bariatric practice, OR environment and patient safety culture.
Data Source: Surgeon and staff surveys and program site visits.
Content: Observed specifics of bariatric practice, OR environment and patient safety culture.
Cost
Data Source: BCBSM claims
Content: Payments for facility, profession and ancillary care.
Data Source: BCBSM claims
Content: Payments for facility, profession and ancillary care.