Underreporting of Obesity in Hospital Inpatients: A Comparison of Body Mass Index and Administrative Documentation in Australian Hospitals

Despite its high prevalence, there is no systematic approach to documenting and coding obesity in hospitals. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity among inpatients, the proportion of obese patients recognised as obese by hospital administration, and the cost associated with their a...

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Main Authors: Alexandra L Di Bella, Tracy Comans, Elise M Gane, Adrienne M Young, Donna F Hickling, Alisha Lucas, Ingrid J Hickman, Merrilyn Banks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/8/3/334