The role of 'confounding by indication' in assessing the effect of quality of care on disease outcomes in general practice: results of a case-control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In quality of care research, limited information is found on the relationship between quality of care and disease outcomes. This case-control study was conducted with the aim to assess the effect of guideline adherence for stroke pre...

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Main Authors: Prins Ad, Koudstaal Peter J, Klazinga Niek S, de Koning Johan S, Borsboom Gerard JJM, Mackenbach Johan P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/5/10