Estimation of the Overuse of Preoperative Chest X-rays According to “Choosing Wisely”, “No Hacer”, and “Essencial” Initiatives: Are They Equally Applicable and Comparable?

Estimation of the Overuse of Preoperative Chest X-rays According to “Choosing Wisely”, “No Hacer”, and “Essencial” Initiatives: Are They Equally Applicable and Comparable?

Background: Overuse reduces the efficiency of healthcare systems and compromises patient safety. Different institutions have issued recommendations on the indication of preoperative chest X-rays, but the degree of compliance with these recommendations is unknown. This study investigates the frequenc...

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Main Authors: Jorge Vicente-Guijarro, José Lorenzo Valencia-Martín, Paloma Moreno-Nunez, Pedro Ruiz-López, José Joaquín Mira-Solves, Jesús María Aranaz-Andrés, SOBRINA Working Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
medical overuse
practice guidelines as topic
preoperative care
diagnostic tests
routine
anesthesia department
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/23/8783

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