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Detailed diagnoses and procedures, National Hospital Discharge Survey, 1995
Summary
National estimates reveal 1995 hospital usage patterns in the United States. Data highlights diagnoses and procedures by patient demographics and hospital region, offering insights into healthcare trends.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Public Health Statistics
- Hospital Utilization Analysis
Background:
- Non-Federal short-stay hospitals are critical healthcare facilities in the U.S.
- Understanding hospital usage is essential for resource allocation and policy development.
- National data provides a comprehensive overview of healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present national estimates of non-Federal short-stay hospital utilization in the United States for 1995.
- To detail first-listed and all-listed diagnoses, days of care, and procedures.
- To analyze these estimates by patient sex, age, and hospital geographic region.
Main Methods:
- Data derived from the National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS) for 1995.
- The NHDS collected data from approximately 263,000 discharges across 466 hospitals.
- Diagnoses and procedures were coded using the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM).
Main Results:
- National estimates of hospital discharges, diagnoses, and procedures were generated for 1995.
- Data stratified by patient demographics (sex, age) and hospital location.
- Specific utilization patterns for various diagnostic categories and procedures were identified.
Conclusions:
- The 1995 NHDS data provides a valuable snapshot of U.S. hospital use.
- Findings can inform public health initiatives and healthcare planning.
- Continued monitoring of hospital discharge data is crucial for tracking health trends.