Journal article
Adherence to Guidelines: A National Audit of the Management of Acute upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding. The REASON Registry
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To assess process of care in nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) using a national cohort, and to identify predictors of adherence to 'best practice' standards.
METHODS: Consecutive charts of patients hospitalized for acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding across 21 Canadian hospitals were reviewed. Data regarding initial presentation, endoscopic management and outcomes were collected. Results were compared with 'best …
Authors
Lu Y; Barkun AN; Martel M
Journal
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 28, No. 9, pp. 495–501
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
2014
DOI
10.1155/2014/252307
ISSN
2291-2789
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Acute DiseaseAgedAged, 80 and overCanadaCohort StudiesFemaleGastrointestinal HemorrhageGuideline AdherenceHemostasis, EndoscopicHumansIncidenceInpatientsMaleMedical AuditMiddle AgedPeptic UlcerPractice Guidelines as TopicProton Pump InhibitorsQuality of Health CareRisk FactorsSurvival RateTreatment Outcome