APPLYING STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL TO CLINICAL DATA: AN ILLUSTRATION

Principles of statistical process control are applied to a clinical setting through the use of control charts to detect changes, as part of treatment planning and clinical decision-making processes. The logic of control chart analysis is derived from principles of statistical inference. Sample chart...

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Published in:Journal of applied behavior analysis 1992, Vol.25 (3), p.551-560
Main Authors: Pfadt, Al, Cohen, Ira L., Sudhalter, Vicki, Romanczyk, Raymond G., Wheeler, Donald J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Behavioral Science Research
Data Interpretation, Statistical
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Methods
Formative Evaluation
Humans
Intellectual Disability
Male
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Outcomes of Treatment
Quality Control
Recordkeeping
Statistical Inference
Statistical Process Control
Therapy
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Summary:Principles of statistical process control are applied to a clinical setting through the use of control charts to detect changes, as part of treatment planning and clinical decision-making processes. The logic of control chart analysis is derived from principles of statistical inference. Sample charts offer examples of evaluating baselines and treatment outcomes. (DB)
ISSN:0021-8855
1938-3703
DOI:10.1901/jaba.1992.25-551