Quali-quantitative analysis: a new model for evaluation of unusual cases in hospital performance?

Erica Bell

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Quali-quantitative analysis: a new model for evaluation of unusual cases in hospital performance?

May 9, 2007

Bell E. Aust Health Rev. 2007;31 Suppl 1:S86-97.

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Based on a review of hospital error literature, the author describes five criteria of high-quality hospital error research and explores the potential of quali-quantitative analysis as a research method.

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