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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedDy CJ, Baty J, Saeed MJ
A population-based analysis of time to surgery and travel distances for brachial plexus surgery.
Since the published brachial plexus injuries (BPI) experience is largely from individual centers, the authors used a population-based approach to evaluate the delivery of care for patients with BPI. They found that nearly one third of patients underwent BPI surgery more than 1 year after the injury, with patients initially treated at smaller hospitals at risk for undergoing delayed BPI surgery. These findings can inform efforts to expedite timely referral of patients with BPI to experienced centers.
AHRQ-funded; HS019455.
Citation: Dy CJ, Baty J, Saeed MJ .
A population-based analysis of time to surgery and travel distances for brachial plexus surgery.
J Hand Surg Am 2016 Sep;41(9):903-09.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.07.054.
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Keywords: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Healthcare Delivery, Surgery, Neurological Disorders