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Case-mix adjustment for evaluation of mortality in cystic fibrosis.
Pediatric pulmonology - 1 Feb 2002
O'Connor Gerald T, Quinton Hebe B, Kahn Richard, Robichaud Priscilla, Maddock Joanne, Lever Thomas, Detzer Mark, Brooks John G
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Comparison of patient mortality rates in cystic fibrosis (CF) obtained from different institutions requires the use of case-mix adjustment methods to account for baseline differences in patient and disease characteristics. There is no current professional consensus on the use of case-mix adjustment methods for use in comparing mortality rates in CF. Characteristics used for this case-mix adjustment should include...
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