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Managing claudication in the community setting.
1Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Baylor Plano Heart Hospital, Plano, Tex.
Journal of Vascular Surgery
|June 1, 2017
Summary
Recent advances in vascular disease treatment have led to the perception that academic centers offer superior care. This study examines treatment differences between community and academic vascular surgery practices.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Medical Management
- Healthcare Delivery
Background:
- Significant advancements in lower extremity claudication and vascular disease treatments have occurred.
- A perception exists that cutting-edge treatments are exclusive to academic medical centers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in treatment options and availability between community and academic vascular surgery practices.
- To explore factors influencing practitioner choice between community and academic settings.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of treatment modalities offered in community versus academic vascular surgery practices.
- Exploration of practitioner decision-making factors.
Main Results:
- Analysis of treatment availability and modality differences between practice types.
- Identification of drivers for choosing academic versus community practice settings.
Conclusions:
- Assessment of whether treatment disparities exist for vascular disease between community and academic settings.
- Understanding the practical implications of these differences for patient care and practitioner choice.
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