Date of Award

2018

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Health Administration

College

College of Health Professions

First Advisor

Annie N. Simpson

Second Advisor

Trudie Millner

Third Advisor

Joseph Pellegrini

Fourth Advisor

James S Zoller

Abstract

This study was designed to identify risk factors of SSI over time. We identified several surgeries that were significant for SSI and have changed over time. Obesity was a factor of specific interest. Due to potential under-coding this was a predictive factor, however not as significant as initially anticipated. We were able to identify risk factors and specific groups to concentrate further study or changes in treatment to reduce SSI. There were significant findings over time with each specific surgery type. Surprising were the negative correlation of Charlson Comorbidity score. In addition being black was a protective factor for SSI. The 40-49 and 50-59 year age groups as well as white males had the highest rates of SSI. Surgeries of particular interest were rectal, pancreatic, and other abdominal surgeries. These surgeries had the highest risk for SSI.

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