Volume-outcome relationship on survival and cost benefits in severe burn injury: a retrospective analysis of a Japanese nationwide administrative database

Volume-outcome relationship on survival and cost benefits in severe burn injury: a retrospective analysis of a Japanese nationwide administrative database

Abstract Background Although it has been reported that high hospital patient volume results in survival and cost benefits for several diseases, it is uncertain whether this association is applicable in burn care. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational study on severe burn patients, defin...

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Main Authors: Akira Endo, Atsushi Shiraishi, Yasuhiro Otomo, Kiyohide Fushimi, Kiyoshi Murata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Hospital volume
Costs and cost analysis
Mortality
Wounds and injuries
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-019-0363-7

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