Time-sensitive clinical management: A case study of acute asthma care

Author(s): Adam, J.

Journal/Book: Soc Sci Med. 1998; 46: The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England OX5 1GB. Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd. 539-547.

Abstract: This paper emerged from a study of change in a major teaching hospital subsequent to the introduction of casemix-based funding-a management tool designed to support the development of industrial practices in hospital management. A clinical unit had been advised to become more financially efficient. The unit staff redefined the task as becoming more clinically effective, as well as more efficient. One of the important themes to emerge was the importance of time. The resultant changes in the provision of care reflected a sophisticated approach to time.

Note: Article Walker R, La Trobe Univ, Sch Publ Hlth, Bundoora, Vic 3083, AUSTRALIA

Keyword(s): time; clinical management; asthma care

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