Hospital-Based Back Surgery: Geospatial-Temporal, Explanatory, and Predictive Models.

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2019)

Practice variation and obesity are factors to consider when estimating demand for hospital-based back surgery. Federal, state, and local planners should evaluate demand-side and supply-side interventions for this emerging problem.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
healthcare
metabolic syndrome
surgical site infection
primary care
insulin resistance
type diabetes
weight loss
physical activity
weight gain
coronary artery disease
high fat diet induced
quality improvement
atrial fibrillation