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Determining outcomes of a lower extremity vascular reconstruction program.
- Source :
-
Seminars in perioperative nursing [Semin Perioper Nurs] 1997 Jul; Vol. 6 (3), pp. 149-61. - Publication Year :
- 1997
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Abstract
- Demonstrating positive outcomes after surgical intervention is an important aspect for the patient and payor in today's health care setting. A lower extremity arterial reconstruction program was established and has shown a decrease in length of stay. Additional long-term outcome measures related to graft patency surveillance, readmission rate and related cause, and functional health status are being implemented.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Program Evaluation
Risk Factors
Arterial Occlusive Diseases surgery
Critical Pathways standards
Leg blood supply
Outcome Assessment, Health Care organization & administration
Peripheral Vascular Diseases surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedures standards
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1056-8670
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Seminars in perioperative nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9295758