Variation in the utilization of robotic surgical operations
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DOI: 10.1007/s11701-019-01003-3
Abstract: The appropriate use of the robot in surgery continues to evolve. Robotic operations (RO) are particularly advantageous for deep pelvic and retroperitoneal procedures, but the implementation of RO is unknown. We aimed to examine regional… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; variation; service areas; variation utilization ... See more keywords
GIS-automated delineation of hospital service areas in Florida: from Dartmouth method to network community detection methods
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DOI: 10.1080/19475683.2022.2026470
Abstract: ABSTRACT Since the Dartmouth Hospital Service Areas (HSAs) were proposed three decades ago, there has been a large body of work using the unit in examining the geographic variation in health care in the U.S.… read more here.
Keywords: health; hospital service; dartmouth method; dartmouth ... See more keywords
Implementation of a new cardiology hospital service leveraging nurse practitioners to improve patient access and outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000421
Abstract: BACKGROUND Delays in patient access due to excessive wait times for clinic consult appointments impair timely diagnosis and treatment, resulting in worse outcomes. LOCAL PROBLEM Average days wait (ADW) for clinic consult appointments for the… read more here.
Keywords: cardiology hospital; hospital service; access; cardiology ... See more keywords
Evaluating and prioritizing hospital service quality.
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DOI: 10.1108/ijhcqa-03-2018-0082
Abstract: PURPOSE Hospital evaluations create competition between healthcare providers. In this study, a multi criteria decision-making (MCDM) method is used to evaluate criteria that affect hospital service quality. The paper aims to discuss these issues. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH… read more here.
Keywords: quality; hospital service; service quality; hospital ... See more keywords
Automated Delineation of Hospital Service Areas and Hospital Referral Regions by Modularity Optimization
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DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.12616
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To develop an automated, data-driven, and scale-flexible method to delineate hospital service areas (HSAs) and hospital referral regions (HRRs) that are up-to-date, representative of all patients, and have the optimal localization of hospital visits.… read more here.
Keywords: hospital; service areas; referral regions; hospital referral ... See more keywords
Automated delineation of hospital service areas as a new tool for health care planning.
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DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.13275
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To develop an automated, reproducible method for delineating hospital service areas (HSAs). DATA SOURCES/SETTING Discharge data from all Swiss acute care hospitals for the years 2013 to 2016. STUDY DESIGN We derived HSAs and… read more here.
Keywords: health care; method; service areas; health ... See more keywords
A Holistic Framework for Conceptualizing Hospital Service Quality
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DOI: 10.1177/0972063416682563
Abstract: Managing service quality has always been one of the most important areas of concern in hospitals. With the advancement of lifestyle, education and awareness among consumers, they are becoming more and more demanding. This is… read more here.
Keywords: management; service quality; quality; hospital service ... See more keywords
Post-acute care use patterns among Hospital Service Areas by older adults in the United States: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06159-z
Abstract: Background Despite the success of stroke rehabilitation services, differences in service utilization exist. Some patients with stroke may travel across regions to receive necessary care prescribed by their physician. It is unknown how availability and… read more here.
Keywords: service; service areas; care; skilled nursing ... See more keywords