A Health Economic Analysis Exploring the Cost Consequence of Using a Surgical Site Infection Prevention Bundle for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Germany
# Background According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, surgical site infections (SSIs) constitute over 50% of all hospital-acquired infections. Reducing SSIs can enhance healthcare efficiency. # Objective This study explores the cost consequences of implementing an SSI...
Main Authors: | Rhodri Saunders, Rafael Torrejon Torres, Henning Reuter, Scott Gibson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Columbia Data Analytics, LLC
2023-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research |
Online Access: | https://jheor.org/article/90651-a-health-economic-analysis-exploring-the-cost-consequence-of-using-a-surgical-site-infection-prevention-bundle-for-hip-and-knee-arthroplasty-in-german |
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