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Term: Causes of Hospital Days Used
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2013-10-30
Definition:
This indicator measures the distribution or frequency of reasons for hospital days used during inpatient hospitalizations and day surgeries in a fiscal year, based on most responsible diagnosis. This indicator is grouped according to International Classification of Diseases (ICD) chapters, and the most frequent causes are shown for each Regional Health Authority (RHA) and the province overall.
For more detailed information, see:
-
section
7.8 Causes of Hospital Days Used
in Fransoo et al. (2013); and
- the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Chapters glossary term.
Related concepts
Related terms
- Causes of Death
- Causes of Hospital Days Used for Acute Care
- Causes of Hospitalization / Causes of Inpatient Hospitalization (Acute Care)
- International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Chapters
- Most Responsible Diagnosis
References
- Fransoo R, Martens P, The Need to Know Team, Prior H, Burchill C, Koseva I, Bailly A, Allegro E. The 2013 RHA Indicators Atlas. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2013. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)
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