Why are we trying to reduce length of stay? Evaluation of the costs and benefits of reducing time in hospital must start from the objectives that govern the change

被引：63

作者：

Clarke, A

机构：

[1] Health Services Research Unit, Dept. of Public Health and Policy, London Sch. of Hyg. and Trop. Med., London

来源：

QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE | 1996年 / 5卷 / 03期

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D O I：

10.1136/qshc.5.3.172

中图分类号：

R19 [保健组织与事业（卫生事业管理）];

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摘要：

[No abstract available]

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页码：172 / 179

页数：8

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