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A Delphi evaluation of the factors influencing length of stay in Australian hospitals
Author(s) -
Xiao Jianguo,
Douglas David,
Lee Andy H.,
Vemuri Siva Ram
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
the international journal of health planning and management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1099-1751
pISSN - 0749-6753
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-1751(199707/09)12:3<207::aid-hpm480>3.0.co;2-v
Subject(s) - delphi method , delphi , rating scale , scale (ratio) , statistics , log linear model , psychology , medicine , computer science , mathematics , geography , linear model , cartography , operating system
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. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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