Term: Frequency of Hospitalization

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Represents the total number of hospitalizations for all residents in an area, not the number of individuals hospitalized. Includes both short and long stay patients (out-patient surgery cases are included with short-stay patients). For example, one resident hospitalized three times in one year counts as three hospitalizations.

Related terms 

• Hospitalization Rates
• Hospitalizations

References 

• Frohlich N, Fransoo R, Roos NP. Indicators of Health Status and Health Service Use for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)