Comparison of regression methods for modeling intensive care length of stay.

Intensive care units (ICUs) are increasingly interested in assessing and improving their performance. ICU Length of Stay (LoS) could be seen as an indicator for efficiency of care. However, little consensus exists on which prognostic method should be used to adjust ICU LoS for case-mix factors. This...

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Main Authors: Ilona W M Verburg, Nicolette F de Keizer, Evert de Jonge, Niels Peek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4215850?pdf=render