Abstract
Closure of wards (units) during the summer is a management practice introduced in some Italian hospitals to deal with the national nursing shortage and seasonal staffing patterns. The authors discuss a cross-sectional comparative study that they conducted to assess the effects of this management practice on patient outcomes.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Female
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Health Facility Closure*
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Hospital Bed Capacity*
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Humans
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Italy
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Logistic Models
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Multivariate Analysis
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Nursing Assistants / supply & distribution
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / supply & distribution*
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Outcome Assessment, Health Care*
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Personnel Staffing and Scheduling
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Seasons