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A basic evaluation framework for spinal cord injury care systems.

Abstract

Regional spinal cord injury care systems have recently been initiated in the United States. A basic strategy for evaluating effectiveness and cost of care in these systems has been developed and preliminary results from one of the regional systems indicates the utility of the evaluation plan and effectiveness/cost savings of the system.

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B B Hamilton, G J Rath, P R Meyer, J S Rosen. 1976. A basic evaluation framework for spinal cord injury care systems.. https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1976.14

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