Transition Networks in a Cohort of Patients with Congestive Heart Failure

Conclusions: We detected valid patterns consistent with a targeted care initiative, which experts could understand and explain, suggesting the method has utility for understanding coordination. The analysis revealed strong but complex patterns that could not be demonstrated using traditional linear methods alone. Network analysis supports measurement of real world health care service delivery, shows how transitions vary between services based on outcome, and with further development has potential to inform coordination strategies....
Source: Applied Clinical Informatics - Category: Information Technology Source Type: research