Can we optimize locations of hospitals by minimizing the number of patients at risk?

Can we optimize locations of hospitals by minimizing the number of patients at risk?

Abstract Background To reduce risk of death in acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infraction (STEMI), patients must reach a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) within 120 min from the start of symptoms. Current hospital locations represent choices made long since and may not provide the best...

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Main Authors: Pasi Fränti, Radu Mariescu-Istodor, Awais Akram, Markku Satokangas, Eeva Reissell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Health care information systems
Facility optimization
Clustering
Myocardial infarction
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09375-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09375-x

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