Association of Magnet Status With Hospitalization Outcomes for Ischemic Stroke Patients [Health Services and Outcomes Research]

ConclusionsUsing a comprehensive all‐payer cohort of patients with ischemic stroke in New York State, we identified an association of treatment in Magnet hospitals with lower case‐fatality, discharge to a facility, and length of stay. Further research into the factors contributing to the superiority of Magnet hospitals in stroke care is warranted.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Epidemiology, Cost-Effectiveness, Ethics and Policy, Health Services, Quality and Outcomes Original Research Source Type: research