What are Common Measures Derived from Hospitalization Data?
Several key measures are derived from hospitalization data, including:
Incidence Rate: The number of new cases of a disease that result in hospitalization within a specific period. Prevalence Rate: The total number of hospitalized cases of a disease at a given time. Hospitalization Rate: The number of hospital admissions per population unit (e.g., per 1,000 or 100,000 people). Length of Stay (LOS): The average number of days patients spend in the hospital for specific conditions. Readmission Rate: The proportion of patients readmitted to the hospital within a certain period after discharge.
