Abstract
In this study, implementation of a critical pathway reduced the use of institutional resources without causing adverse effects on the well-being of patients.
Keywords
MedicineCommunity-acquired pneumoniaPneumoniaConfidence intervalRandomizationLevofloxacinQuality of life (healthcare)Randomized controlled trialClinical trialEmergency departmentEmergency medicineMinimal clinically important differenceIntensive care medicineInternal medicine
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- 2000
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- Volume
- 283
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 749-749
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- 725
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Thomas J. Marrie
(2000).
A Controlled Trial of a Critical Pathway for Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia.
JAMA
, 283
(6)
, 749-749.
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.283.6.749
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- DOI
- 10.1001/jama.283.6.749