Abstract 26: Left Ventricular Assist Device Evaluation and Education Processes Across Six Programs: Commonalities and Differences [Session Title: Improving Quality of Care]

Conclusion: Despite similar medical challenges and team structure, large variability was observed across LVAD programs, affecting how medical teams and patients made decisions. Standardization of the process at a higher level and communication between programs may help identify best practices and keep programs consistent. In turn, this could lead to better internal communication and education processes and ultimately improve patient care.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Thompson, J. S., Matlock, D. D., Finnigan-Fox, G., Allen, L. A., McIlvennan, C. K., Khazanie, P., Glasgow, R. E., Morris, M. A. Tags: Session Title: Improving Quality of Care Source Type: research