5 Future directions
5.1.1 Effect of a multidisciplinary, multimodal, programmatic approach on outcomes
Question 1 (interventional)
In patients undergoing surgery, what is the effect of a multidisciplinary, multimodal, programmatic approach to perioperative patient blood management on patient outcomes?
Only a grade C recommendation could be made concerning the adoption of patient blood management programs. More evidence is required to support the use of such programs. An example is a recent study (published after the systematic review cut-off date) that demonstrated improved patient outcomes using a programmatic approach to patient blood management.294