Mortality analysis as a tool for quality improvement in a general surgery service

The present study aims to propose a method to improve healthcare quality based on systematic analysis of mortality and mortality-related adverse effects. We analyzed all deaths in the surgery service between January, 1997 and December, 2003. There were 10,905 hospital admissions and 194 deaths. The...

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Published in:	Cirugia Española Vol. 80; no. 2; p. 78
Main Authors:	Romaguera Monzonís, Andreu, Moleiro, Angels, de Castro, Xavier, Belloso, Nuria, Taouragt, Mouna, de Caralt, Enrique, Carrera, Raquel, Serra, Constatí
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-08-2006
Subjects:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Hospital Mortality Hospitals, General Humans Male Middle Aged Quality Assurance, Health Care - standards Spain Surgery Department, Hospital - standards Surgery Department, Hospital - statistics & numerical data Spain
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