New England Journal of Medicine · 2012 · 83 citations · 3 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryHealthcare Quality ImprovementOrthopedicsPerioperative Quality ImprovementComplications Of ArthroplastyHip ArthroplastyKnee ArthroplastyPostoperative Orthopedic CareRevision ArthroplastyAppropriateness EvaluationAppropriateness MeasurementAppropriateness Of AdmissionAppropriateness Of CareImplementation AppropriatenessProcedure AppropriatenessSurgical Workflow EfficiencyTotal Joint Arthroplasty
The implementation of appropriateness criteria that help to identify the patients likely to benefit most from a given procedure could help to combat increasing health care costs while enhancing access and quality. Total joint arthroplasty offers a prime example.
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