Markson L E, Turner B J, Fanning T R
Center for Research in Medical Education and Health Care, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa 19107-5083.
Am J Public Health. 1992 Apr;82(4):578-80. doi: 10.2105/ajph.82.4.578.
Using New York State Medicaid data from 1984 to 1987, we analyzed hospital length-of-stay patterns for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients. We found an overall decline in monthly average length of stay, with seasonal fluctuations producing longer stays in the fall and winter months. These findings suggest that hospital utilization for AIDS patients is changing over time and may vary by season.
利用1984年至1987年纽约州医疗补助计划的数据,我们分析了获得性免疫缺陷综合征(艾滋病)患者的住院时间模式。我们发现月平均住院时间总体呈下降趋势,季节性波动导致秋季和冬季的住院时间更长。这些发现表明,艾滋病患者的医院利用率随时间而变化,且可能因季节而异。