Is volume related to outcome in health care? A systematic review and methodologic critique of the literature
Purpose: To systematically review the methodologic rigor of the research on volume and
outcomes and to summarize the magnitude and significance of the association between …
outcomes and to summarize the magnitude and significance of the association between …
A systematic review of the impact of volume of surgery and specialization on patient outcome
MM Chowdhury, H Dagash, A Pierro - Journal of British Surgery, 2007 - academic.oup.com
Background and methods Volume of surgery and specialization may affect patient outcome.
Articles examining the effects of one or more of three variables (hospital volume of surgery …
Articles examining the effects of one or more of three variables (hospital volume of surgery …
A meta‐analysis of 50 years of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Background: Operative repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA) is associated
with a high mortality rate but reported figures vary widely. The aim of this study was to …
with a high mortality rate but reported figures vary widely. The aim of this study was to …
Selective referral to high-volume hospitals: estimating potentially avoidable deaths
RA Dudley, KL Johansen, R Brand, DJ Rennie… - Jama, 2000 - jamanetwork.com
ContextEvidence exists that high-volume hospitals (HVHs) have lower mortality rates than
low-volume hospitals (LVHs) for certain conditions. However, few employers, health plans …
low-volume hospitals (LVHs) for certain conditions. However, few employers, health plans …
Organizational characteristics of intensive care units related to outcomes of abdominal aortic surgery
ContextMorbidity and mortality rates in intensive care units (ICUs) vary widely among
institutions, but whether ICU structure and care processes affect these outcomes is …
institutions, but whether ICU structure and care processes affect these outcomes is …
Volume-outcome association of mitral valve surgery in the United States
V Badhwar, S Vemulapalli, MA Mack… - JAMA …, 2020 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Early surgery for severe primary degenerative mitral regurgitation is
recommended, provided optimal outcomes are achievable. Contemporary national data …
recommended, provided optimal outcomes are achievable. Contemporary national data …
Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection (JCS 2011)–Digest Version–
JCS Joint Working Group - Circulation Journal, 2013 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Thoracic stent-grafts provided by manufacturers were approved in Japan in March 2008,
and their use is now spreading rapidly. Evidence of the efficacy of this treatment in TAA is …
and their use is now spreading rapidly. Evidence of the efficacy of this treatment in TAA is …
Hospital volume can serve as a surrogate for surgeon volume for achieving excellent outcomes in colorectal resection
Objective To examine the association of surgeon and hospital case volumes with the short-
term outcomes of in-hospital death, total hospital charges, and length of stay for resection of …
term outcomes of in-hospital death, total hospital charges, and length of stay for resection of …
ICU nurse-to-patient ratio is associated with complications and resource use after esophagectomy
Objective: To determine if having a night-time nurse-to-patient ratio (NNPR) of one nurse
caring for one or two patients (> 1: 2) versus one nurse caring for three or more patients (< 1 …
caring for one or two patients (> 1: 2) versus one nurse caring for three or more patients (< 1 …
[HTML][HTML] Meta analysis on mortality of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms
LL Hoornweg, MN Storm-Versloot, DT Ubbink… - European Journal of …, 2008 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: To assess the mortality of patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms
undergoing open surgery and examine changes in mortality over time. METHODS …
undergoing open surgery and examine changes in mortality over time. METHODS …