D O'Neill1, M Pearson. 1. Health Systems Outcomes, NSW Health Department, Australia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This paper reviews experience, in both research and application, with measures of appropriateness applied to the utilization of hospital inpatient services in the UK. BACKGROUND: The evolution of different methods for measuring appropriateness of use and the associated reasons for misutilization are described. RESEARCH AND APPLICATION: Recent research developments and applications are outlined and discussed. CONCLUSION: Contemporary enthusiasm with "Diagnosis Independent Explicit Criteria Utilization Review Instruments" is observed and some of the underlying influences are explored.
OBJECTIVE: This paper reviews experience, in both research and application, with measures of appropriateness applied to the utilization of hospital inpatient services in the UK. BACKGROUND: The evolution of different methods for measuring appropriateness of use and the associated reasons for misutilization are described. RESEARCH AND APPLICATION: Recent research developments and applications are outlined and discussed. CONCLUSION: Contemporary enthusiasm with "Diagnosis Independent Explicit Criteria Utilization Review Instruments" is observed and some of the underlying influences are explored.
Authors: Victoria Woodhams; Simon de Lusignan; Shakeel Mughal; Graham Head; Safia Debar; Terry Desombre; Sean Hilton; Houda Al Sharifi Journal: BMC Health Serv Res Date: 2012-06-10 Impact factor: 2.655