Theoretical framework for determining hospital length of stay (LOS)
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Theoretical framework for determining hospital length of stay (LOS)
Introduction Previous literature indicates many factors contribute to inpatient hospital length of stay (LOS). Unfortunately no comprehensive or theoretical model, which highlights the underlying processes affecting these relationships, exists. The purpose of this study was to generate a theoretical framework, using two prevalent medical conditions (acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and cesarea...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Proceedings
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1753-6561
DOI: 10.1186/1753-6561-6-s4-p32