Reducing unnecessary hospital days to improve quality of care through physician accountability: a cluster randomised trial

• Main Authors: Caminiti Caterina (Author), Meschi Tiziana (Author), Braglia Luca (Author), Diodati Francesca (Author), Iezzi Elisa (Author), Marcomini Barbara (Author), Nouvenne Antonio (Author), Palermo Eliana (Author), Prati Beatrice (Author), Schianchi Tania (Author), Borghi Loris (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Over 20% of hospital bed use is inappropriate, implying a waste of resources and the increase of patient iatrogenic risk.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>This is a cluster, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial, carrie...