Effect of Practice Variation on Resource Utilization in Infants Hospitalized for Viral Lower Respiratory Illness

F. Willson, Douglas; D. Horn, Susan; Owen Hendley, J.; J. Smout, Randall; Gassaway, Julie

doi:10.1542/peds.108.4.851

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Effect of Practice Variation on Resource Utilization in Infants Hospitalized for Viral Lower Respiratory Illness

Published in PEDIATRICS • Oct 1, 2001

Authors:

Douglas F. Willson

Susan D. Horn

J. Owen Hendley

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Hospital care for children with viral lower respiratory illness (VLRI) is highly variable, and its relationship to severity and impact on outcome is unclear. Using the Pediatric Comprehensive Severity Index, we analyzed the correlation of institutional practice variation with severity and...

Subject

Medicine

Psychological intervention

Severity of illness

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