Reducing unnecessary hospital days to improve quality of care through physician accountability: a cluster randomised trial

Reducing unnecessary hospital days to improve quality of care through physician accountability: a cluster randomised trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Over 20% of hospital bed use is inappropriate, implying a waste of resources and the increase of patient iatrogenic risk.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>This is a cluster, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial, carrie...

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Main Authors: Caminiti Caterina, Meschi Tiziana, Braglia Luca, Diodati Francesca, Iezzi Elisa, Marcomini Barbara, Nouvenne Antonio, Palermo Eliana, Prati Beatrice, Schianchi Tania, Borghi Loris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Unnecessary hospital days
Audit
Physician accountability
Cluster randomised trial
Quality of care
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/13/14

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