Risk adjustment for inter-hospital comparison of primary cesarean section rates: need, validity and parsimony

• Main Authors: Dallolio Laura (Author), Fusco Danilo (Author), Barone Anna P (Author), Frammartino Brunella (Author), Stivanello Elisa (Author), Fantini Maria P (Author), Cacciari Paolo (Author), Perucci Carlo A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cesarean section rates is often used as an indicator of quality of care in maternity hospitals. The assumption is that lower rates reflect in developed countries more appropriate clinical practice and general better performances. Hos...