A Regional Intervention to Improve the Hospital Mortality Associated With Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
JAMAPublished 20 March 1996
Gerald T O’Connor
Citations721
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SJR score5.35
SNIP10.71
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Abstract
We conclude that a multi-institutional, regional model for the continuous improvement of surgical care is feasible and effective. This model may have applications in other settings.
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