Exploring unnecessary invasive procedures in the United States: a retrospective mixed-methods analysis of cases from 2008-2016
Abstract Background Unnecessary invasive procedures risk harming patients physically, emotionally, and financially. Very little is known about the factors that provide the motive, means, and opportunity (MMO) for unnecessary procedures. Methods This project used a mixed-methods design that involved...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-12-01
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Series: | Patient Safety in Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13037-017-0144-y |