The role of 'confounding by indication' in assessing the effect of quality of care on disease outcomes in general practice: results of a case-control study

• Main Authors: Prins Ad (Author), Koudstaal Peter J (Author), Klazinga Niek S (Author), de Koning Johan S (Author), Borsboom Gerard JJM (Author), Mackenbach Johan P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In quality of care research, limited information is found on the relationship between quality of care and disease outcomes. This case-control study was conducted with the aim to assess the effect of guideline adherence for stroke pre...