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Introduction <p>Research publications are fundamental for advancing clinical practice and knowledge in specialized fields such as abdominal wall reconstruction. Understanding the financial requirements for producing high-quality research is important for centers aiming to establish or expand research programs, ensuring long-term sustainability and efficient resource allocation. This study analyzed the financial expenditures related to research publications at a tertiary hernia center over a four-year period ending in 2024.</p> Methods <p>A cost analysis was conducted for all research publications, including manuscripts submitted to peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. Expenses were categorized into personnel costs, Institutional Review Board (IRB) fees, travel, research study supplies, and publication-specific fees. Costs per year and per publication were calculated.</p> Results <p>The total cost of the research program ranged from $245,546-$319,863 annually, with an average cost of $276,560. Personnel costs account for on average 77% of total program costs. The total number of publications over the four-year period was 72, with 64 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 8 book chapters. Total number of publications per year ranged from 9–29 with an average of 18 publications. The total cost per publication ranged from $9,537-$31,986, with an average of $15,154. The impact factors of journals where peer-reviewed manuscripts were published ranged from 1.00–16.30. The program supported 1 clinical fellow and 1 to 2 research residents annually, which contributed to quality improvement initiatives, significant direct and indirect cost savings, and 7 resident-won national and international research awards over the 4 -year period.</p> Discussion <p>This analysis provides a practical overview of the financial commitment required to support research in a tertiary hernia center. These findings highlight the potential benefits, including quality improvement initiatives, increased departmental visibility gained through publications in high-impact journals, research education for residents, and improvement in resident recruiting.</p>

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Cost analysis of research publications and quality improvement initiatives at a tertiary hernia center over four years

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    2025年10月24日

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  • Gregory T. Scarola,
  • Sullivan A. Ayuso,
  • Brittany S. Mead,
  • Kent W. Kercher,
  • Vedra A. Augenstein,
  • B. Todd Heniford

摘要

Introduction

Research publications are fundamental for advancing clinical practice and knowledge in specialized fields such as abdominal wall reconstruction. Understanding the financial requirements for producing high-quality research is important for centers aiming to establish or expand research programs, ensuring long-term sustainability and efficient resource allocation. This study analyzed the financial expenditures related to research publications at a tertiary hernia center over a four-year period ending in 2024.

Methods

A cost analysis was conducted for all research publications, including manuscripts submitted to peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. Expenses were categorized into personnel costs, Institutional Review Board (IRB) fees, travel, research study supplies, and publication-specific fees. Costs per year and per publication were calculated.

Results

The total cost of the research program ranged from $245,546-$319,863 annually, with an average cost of $276,560. Personnel costs account for on average 77% of total program costs. The total number of publications over the four-year period was 72, with 64 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 8 book chapters. Total number of publications per year ranged from 9–29 with an average of 18 publications. The total cost per publication ranged from $9,537-$31,986, with an average of $15,154. The impact factors of journals where peer-reviewed manuscripts were published ranged from 1.00–16.30. The program supported 1 clinical fellow and 1 to 2 research residents annually, which contributed to quality improvement initiatives, significant direct and indirect cost savings, and 7 resident-won national and international research awards over the 4 -year period.

Discussion

This analysis provides a practical overview of the financial commitment required to support research in a tertiary hernia center. These findings highlight the potential benefits, including quality improvement initiatives, increased departmental visibility gained through publications in high-impact journals, research education for residents, and improvement in resident recruiting.