Table 3 Baseline morbidity and mortality conference characteristics recorded by direct observation (n = 59)
Characteristics | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Function of the professional presenting the cases, n, (%) | ||
Senior physician | 34 | (57.6) |
Resident | 4 | (6.8) |
Both | 21 | (35.6) |
Cases presentation, n, (%) | ||
Standardized with use of slides | 33 | (55.9) |
Chronological presentation of facts | 54 | (91.5) |
Presentation of literature data | 13 | (22.0) |
Topics of discussion, n, (%) | ||
Clinical practice | 54 | (91.5) |
Communication/organizational issues | 29 | (49.2) |
Failures, n, (%) | ||
Searched | 54 | (91.5) |
Searched and thoroughly analyzed | 25 | (42.4) |
Searched and analyzed using a structured method | 3 | (5.1) |
Monitoring of previous initiatives, n, (%) | 8 | (13.6) |
Length of meeting (min), median, [IQR] | 87 | [60─120] |