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Malkoc, Mehtap; Karadibak, Didem; Yldrm, Yucel – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 2009
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of physiotherapy on ventilator dependency and lengths of intensive care unit (ICU) stay. Patients were divided into two groups. The control group, which received standard nursing care, was a retrospective chart review. The data of control patients who were not receiving physiotherapy were obtained…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Intervention, Hospitals, Outcomes of Treatment
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McMahon, Samuel M.; And Others – Journal of Medical Education, 1988
After identifying four medical specialty services in a hospital where patient lengths of stay were excessive, two educational interventions to decrease the time were developed. In meetings with each physician data on lengths of stay were discussed, and then a continuing education meeting was held. Improved efficiency resulted. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Hospitals, Internal Medicine