Academic
Formal original scientific journal articles published by our team or by partners based on our data or analyses produced by us as part of our work.
Variation in outcomes and use of laparoscopy in elective inguinal hernia repair.
R. Palser, T & Swift, S & N. Williams, R & Bowrey, David & J. Beckingham, I.
The early outcomes of inguinal hernia repair in routine practice and the extent to which the laparoscopic approach is used are unknown. The aims of this study were to identify national benchmarks for early reoperation and readmission rates, to identify the degree to which the laparoscopic approach is used for elective hernia surgery in England, and to identify whether there is any variation nationally.
BJS Open. 2019
DOI10.1002/bjs5.50158.
Validation of the acute cholecystectomy rate as a quality indicator for emergency general surgery using the SWORD database
Palser TR, Navarro AP, Swift S, and Beckingham IJ.
Despite an increasing emphasis on data-driven quality improvement, few validated quality indicators for emergency surgical services have been published. The aims of this study therefore were: 1) to investigate whether the acute cholecystectomy rate is a valid process indicator; and 2) to use this rate to examine variation in the provision of acute cholecystectomy in England.
The Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England 2019
DOI 101:6, 422-427.
Variation in practice of pouch surgery in England - using SWORD data to cut to the chase and justify centralisation
Fearnhead NS, Lee MJ, Acheson AG, Worley G, Faiz OD, Brown SR.
Increasing scrutiny on both individual and unit outcomes after surgical procedures is now expected. In the field of inflammatory bowel disease, this is particularly pertinent for outcomes after ileoanal pouch surgery.
Colorectal Disease
2018 Jul;20(7):597-605.
Variation in laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery across England: a 5-year review.
Thomas R. Palser, Adam Ceney, Alex Navarro, Simon Swift, David J. Bowrey, and Ian J. Beckingham.
The aims of this study were firstly to examine the processes and outcomes of anti-reflux surgery in England and compare them to national guidelines and secondly to explore potential variations in practice nationally and establish peer benchmarks.
Surgical Endoscopy
2018; 32(7): 3208–3214.
Emergency Day Case Surgery for Abscess Drainage – Time for change?
Simon Swift, Adam Ceney, Sue Eve-Jones, Mark Skues & Celia Ingham Clark.
Emergency day case surgery for drainage of abscesses is an established care pathway that is not widely practised. This paper reviews the current length of stay for patients in England undergoing treatment, specifically for perianal abscesses.
AMBULATORY SURGERY 21.4
December 2015
Geographical Disparities in Colon Cancer Care in Europe: Implications for Access to Innovative Medicines Via the UK Cancer Drugs Fund
Godber E, NiGodber E1, Ni Choitir C2, Ratcliffe M2, Bailey O3, Tatla S4, Fountain D2, Cadwell K2, Fox D2.
To undertake a pragmatic, comparative analysis of cancer care pathways to identify drivers of improving cancer survival across Europe, using colon cancer as a case study.
Value Health.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jval.2015.09.1297
Cancer Drug Funding Decisions in the UK: Innovation And Value in the Biologics Era.
Godber E, Ni Choitir C, Ratcliffe M, Bailey O, Tatla S
To review evidence-based processes used in UK cancer funding decisions, using biologics in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) as a case study.
Value Health.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jval.2015.09.1291
Using an epidemiological model to investigate unwarranted variation: the case of ventilation tubes for otitis media with effusion in England
Schang, Laura, De Poli, C., Airoldi, Mara, Morton, Alec, Bohm, N., Lakhanpaul, Monica, Schilder, A. and Bevan, Gwyn
To investigate unwarranted variation in ventilation tube (VT) insertions for
otitis media with effusion (OME) in children in England. This procedure is known to be ‘overused’ from audits of care provided, as only one in three VT insertions conform to the appropriateness criteria by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE); but audits cannot identify the scale of ‘underuse’: i.e. patients who would benefit but are not treated.
Epidemiological models
2014 Oct;19(4):236-44. doi: 10.1177/1355819614536886.
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Reports in the public domain that have been produced by us or our clients and partners based on our data or analyses.
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Data Sets
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Articles
Magazine or industry journal articles either putting an opinion out there or informally reporting on analytical findings
Anywhere in the world, accidents happen. Technology wears out, unavoidable incidents will occur, people make mistakes – and the NHS isn’t exempt from that fact. However, cause for concern isn’t when things do go wrong – it’s what happens when they do.
World Healthcare Journal
2020 Feb 07
Looking back at how technology and data have changed the landscape of our lives over the past two decades is quite astounding. From how we interact with our families and friends to how we carry out our daily duties – the digital boom of the 21st century has revolutionised every corner of our lives.
World Healthcare Journal
2020 Feb 07
Moving the bell curve Simon Swift of Methods Analytics on how data-driven, clinically-led service improvement work can detect fluctuating standards of care in unique populations.
World Healthcare Journal
2019 Oct 04
“By using this data all health systems can be better at what they do” Says Simon Swift Data Expert at World Health Journal.
World Healthcare Journal
2019 Oct 03
Commissioning: show me the way to consistent clinical care.
Beasley N, Cripps J, Swift S. Health Serv
A pioneering project is establishing clear, consistent and credible value-based commissioning guidelines for a wide range of surgical procedures
Health Service Journal
2013 May 17