Using text analysis software to identify determinants of inappropriate clinical question reporting and diagnostic procedure referrals in Reggio Emilia, Italy

• Main Authors: Francesco Venturelli (Author), Marta Ottone (Author), Fabio Pignatti (Author), Eletta Bellocchio (Author), Mirco Pinotti (Author), Giulia Besutti (Author), Olivera Djuric (Author), Paolo Giorgi Rossi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Inappropriate prescribing of diagnostic procedures leads to overdiagnosis, overtreatment and resource waste in healthcare systems. Effective strategies to measure and to overcome inappropriateness are essential to increasing the value and sustainability of care. We aimed to descr...