Key result
Clinical pathways for hip and knee replacements were described as successful in reducing costs and length of stay without compromising patient outcomes.
Why the study?
Do clinical pathways reduce costs and length of stay in patients undergoing hip and knee replacements?
Do clinical pathways reduce costs and length of stay in patients undergoing hip and knee replacements?
Implementation of clinical pathways for hip and knee arthroplasty can reduce hospital length of stay and costs while maintaining quality and satisfaction.
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Supports potential cost/LOS reductions with arthroplasty pathways; leaves open confirmation in prospective trials.
Clinical pathways (CP) for hip and knee replacements appear to be successful in reducing costs and length of stay in acute care hospitals, with no compromise in patient outcomes. These programmes are proven to score highly on quality indicators as well as providing high patient and healthcare professional satisfaction. We describe the principles, advantages and outcomes of the CP used in our hospital.
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Pilot et al. (2006) studied Hip and knee replacements. Clinical pathways was evaluated. Clinical pathways for hip and knee replacements were described as successful in reducing costs and length of stay without compromising patient outcomes.
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