Browsing by Subject "quality of care"
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Furthering an Innovative Approach to Caring for the Frail Elderly
(2016-03-28)People over the age of 65 (seniors) are the fastest growing demographic in Canada representing approximately 15% of the total national population in 2013 and expecting to grow to 24% by 2036 (Statistics Canada). The cost ... -
PERIOPERATIVE PROCESS AND OUTCOME INDICATORS FOR PANCREATIC DUCTAL ADENOCARCINOMA IN A TERTIARY CARE INSTITUTION: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
(2019-05-06)Background: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is a deadly disease with variable treatment practices and quality of care between healthcare systems. Processes of care may be used to describe the quality of care provided ... -
THE PROVINCIAL GUIDELINES EFFECT ON RISK-BASED ACCESS TO CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION IN PATIENTS WITH NON-ST ELEVATION ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES IN NOVA SCOTIA (2003 – 2013)
(2018-09-05)Background: For patients with Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTEACS), observational studies have found cardiac catheterization being utilized more in patients at lower risk compared to their higher risk ...