Research
Areas of Research
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The SHORE Lab is committed to researching and addressing disparities in surgical care, with a focus on minority and health disparity populations. This includes minority racial and ethnic groups (e.g., Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Asians, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, defined by the U.S. Census), socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, incarcerated, medically underserved rural residents, and sexual gender minorities. Our work spans various surgical specialties and research areas like outcomes research, community-based participatory research, health services research, health economics, dissemination and implementation sciences, public health, and clinical trials.
Despite advancements in surgical research, disparities persist, leading to significant morbidity, extended hospital stays, and poor outcomes for many patients from health disparity populations. At SHORE we aim to make a scientific contribution to surgical disparities through the development of culturally and linguistically sensitive interventions that aim to alleviate health disparities in surgery.
The SHORE Lab is unwavering in its commitment to addressing these disparities and ensuring that all patients, regardless of their background, receive safe, high-quality surgical care and optimal outcomes. We align with organizations like the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the National Institute of Minority Health Disparities (NIMHD), and we actively engage in the NIH U.N.I.T.E. initiative, focusing on health disparities, diversity, and scientific contributions to improve surgical outcomes. Our team emphasizes culturally sensitive interventions and community involvement to reduce disparities in surgery.
Surgical Technique and Outcomes
SHORE researchers have led several seminal studies on the volume-outcome relationship in surgery and how technique influences outcome.
Patient reported outcomes and Healthcare Utilization
SHORE researchers have a commitment to patient centered outcomes and ensuring value-based care.
Quality improvement and standardization
SHORE researchers are actively engaged in the dissemination and implementation of efficacious quality improvement efforts for the Department of Surgery and the larger surgical community.
Postoperative Complications and Adverse Events
SHORE researchers understand, and have consistently demonstrated, that postoperative complications have long term effects.
Health Economics and Cost-Effectiveness
Health economics and cost-effectiveness analysis play a crucial role in shaping surgical research and healthcare decision-making. SHORE recognizes that with the rising cost of healthcare and the ever-expanding range of surgical options, health economics and cost-effectiveness analysis provide evidence-based insights that aid in making informed decisions about the adoption of surgical innovations.
Epidemiology and Population-Based Studies
SHORE believes that epidemiology and population-based studies are indispensable tools for surgical research as they provide a comprehensive understanding of the distribution and determinants of surgical diseases, guide treatment decisions, enhance patient care, and inform public health strategies. SHORE combines clinical expertise with robust population-level data, the surgical community can continuously advance patient care, reduce surgical risks, and optimize the overall health outcomes for diverse populations.
Surgical Collaboratives and Practice Guidelines
SHORE is committed to surgical collaboratives and practice guidelines and believes that these are vital components of contemporary surgical practice. They promote collaboration, standardization, and evidence-based decision-making, leading to safer and more effective surgical procedures and improved patient outcomes. By embracing these approaches, the surgical community can continuously advance the field, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of care and benefit from the latest surgical innovations and knowledge.
The Upstate New York Surgical Quality Initiative (UNYSQI) was launched in 2007 through a partnership between Excellus Health Plan, Hospitals and the American College of Surgeons' National Surgical Quality Improvement Program with the goal of providing improved quality of surgical care to New York residents. This collaborative has played an important role in demonstrating care practices at small and medium sized hospitals from rural areas.
Website: www.unysqi.org
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National Institute for Health and Care Research Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery etc