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A Delphi evaluation of the factors influencing length of stay in Australian hospitals

Xiao, Jianguo, Douglas, Brendon, Lee, Andy H. and Vemuri, Siva Ram (1997). A Delphi evaluation of the factors influencing length of stay in Australian hospitals. International Journal of Health Planning and Management,12(3):207-218.

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Title A Delphi evaluation of the factors influencing length of stay in Australian hospitals
Author Xiao, Jianguo
Douglas, Brendon
Lee, Andy H.
Vemuri, Siva Ram
Journal Name International Journal of Health Planning and Management
Publication Date 1997
Volume Number 12
Issue Number 3
ISSN 0749-6753   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Scopus ID 2-s2.0-9844234808
Start Page 207
End Page 218
Total Pages 12
Place of Publication UK
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Ltd
HERDC Category C1 - Journal Article (DEST)
Abstract Using a modified Delphi method, the factors influencing length of inpatient stay (LOS) were explored. Row/column effects loglinear modelling was used to compare ratings between the first and second rounds, and between the clinical and non-clinical groups. Rating scale modelling was used to classify and determine the relative importance of each factor. Six important and 48 significant determinants of LOS were found, and four unimportant factors were identified. The relationship among these factors and the implications of this study are explored.
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1751(199707/09)12:3<207::AID-HPM480>3.0.CO;2-V   (check subscription with CDU E-Gateway service for CDU Staff and Students  check subscription with CDU E-Gateway in new window)
 
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