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Research review: pattern analysis for quality problems in medicine.

J H Brooks·K K Renz·J Graham
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In conclusion, these results suggest that pattern analysis may provide a flexible and dynamic tool with which to sort cases prior to review, and evaluate changing medical practice patterns. Patterns analysis may also provide a way to avoid spending time and resources on cases with a low probability of quality problems. Lastly, pattern analysis promises to increase timely information and feedback to health care professionals and organizations.

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Data CollectionDiagnosis-Related GroupsHealth Services ResearchHospitalsMathematical ComputingMedicare Part AOhioOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePilot ProjectsPractice Patterns, Physicians'Professional Review OrganizationsUnited StatesJournal Article

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J H Brooks, K K Renz, J Graham. 1993. Research review: pattern analysis for quality problems in medicine.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10124875/

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