Table 3.
Observed adherence to the guideline for each of the 7 best practice indicators and all-or-none adherence to all 7 best practice indicators, listed as total number and observed numbers (%)
| Factor | Adherence to guideline | Corrected for contraindications |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Preoperative block | 2,793 | 2,638 |
| 1,607 (57) | 1,607 (61) | |
| 2. Surgical delay | ||
| within 24 hours | 2,786 | 2,524 |
| 2,048 (74) | 2,048 (81) | |
| within 36 hours | 2,787 | 2,579 |
| 2,411 (87) | 2,411 (93) | |
| 3. Perioperative antibiotics | 2,759 | 2,759 |
| 2,633 (95) | 2,666 (97) | |
| 4. Implant choice | 2,804 | 2,613 |
| 2,446 (87) | 2,446 (94) | |
| 5. Thromboprophylaxis | 2,787 | 2,640 |
| 1,538 (55) | 2,394 (91) | |
| 6. Postoperative mobilization | 2,675 | 2,552 |
| 2,211 (83) | 2,211 (87) | |
| 7. Blood transfusions | 718 | 687 |
| 628 (87) | 628 (91) | |
| All-or-none | 2,629 | 2,028 |
| 442 (17) | 684 (34) |