Evaluating the impact of prior hospital mortality versus surgical volume on length of stay following pediatric congenital cardiac surgery in New York State

Author

Ming Liu, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow

Date of Award

1-1-2012

Language

English

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

College/School/Department

School of Public Health

Content Description

1 online resource (iii, 29 pages)

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Charlotte Druschel

Committee Members

Alissa Caton

Keywords

Congenital heart disease in children, Pediatric cardiology, Heart, Hospital utilization

Subject Categories

Epidemiology | Public Health | Surgery

Abstract

Objective: To examine the relationship of prior hospital surgical volume and risk-adjusted mortality rate with future length of stay for children undergoing congenital cardiac surgery in New York State.

Recommended Citation

Liu, Ming, "Evaluating the impact of prior hospital mortality versus surgical volume on length of stay following pediatric congenital cardiac surgery in New York State" (2012). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 683.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/683