Establishing risk-adjusted quality indicators in surgery using administrative data —an example from neurosurgery

ConclusionAll previously discussed quality indicators are easily derived from administrative data. Administrative data alone might not be sufficient for adequate risk adjustment as they do not reflect the endogenous risk of the patient and are influenced by certain complications during inpatient stay. Appropriate concepts for risk adjustment should be compiled on the basis of prospectively designed registry studies.
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research