A basic evaluation framework for spinal cord injury care systems

Regional spinal cord injury care systems have recently been initiated in the United States. A basic strategy for evaluating effectiveness and cost of care in these systems has been developed and preliminary results from one of the regional systems indicates the utility of the evaluation plan and eff...

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Published in:Paraplegia 1976-05, Vol.14 (1), p.87-94
Main Authors: Hamilton, B B, Rath, G J, Meyer, Jr, P R, Rosen, J S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Costs and Cost Analysis
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Hospitalization
Humans
Patient Care Planning
Quality of Health Care
Spinal Cord Injuries - epidemiology
Spinal Cord Injuries - mortality
Spinal Cord Injuries - therapy
Time Factors
United States
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Summary:Regional spinal cord injury care systems have recently been initiated in the United States. A basic strategy for evaluating effectiveness and cost of care in these systems has been developed and preliminary results from one of the regional systems indicates the utility of the evaluation plan and effectiveness/cost savings of the system.
ISSN:0031-1758
1362-4393
1476-5624
DOI:10.1038/sc.1976.14