Brendin R Beaulieu-Jones, Spencer Wilson, Daniel S Howard, Gordana Rasic, Ben Rembetski, Erica A Brotschi, Luise I Pernar
IMPORTANCE: Morbidity and mortality conferences (MMCs) are thought to advance trainee education, quality improvement (QI), and faculty development. However, there is considerable variability with regard to their completion. OBJECTIVE: To compile and analyze the literature describing the format, design, and other attributes of MMCs that appear to best advance their stated objectives related to QI and practitioner education. EVIDENCE REVIEW: For this systematic review, a literature search with terms combining conference and QI or morbidity and mortality was performed in January 2022, using the PubMed, Embase, and ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) databases with no date restrictions...
December 1, 2023: JAMA Surgery