Basic Allied Health Statistics and Analysis - Softcover

Koch, Gerda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0766810925 ISBN 13: 9780766810921

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, 1999

Synopsis

This comprehensive text uses a discussion and problem-solving format to introduce learners to the computational skills required in the health care field. The hands-on approach challenges learners to think through a problem and choose the appropriate data, helping them to understand its underlying concepts. It also stresses the importance of evaluating the source of the data and how the rates are obtained. The second edition includes a chapter on computerized rates and graphing. This introductory text teaches allied health students the computational skills they need to be successful. Supplements Instructor's Manual 0-7668-1093-3 - 8 1/2" x 11", 64 pages, 1 color, softcover

About this title

About the Author

Gerda Koch is a retired Assistant Professor in the Medical Assistant Program at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. Her career in Health Information Management and education spans more than 30 years.

Review

Chapter 1: Statistical Terminology and Health Care Data Chapter 2: Health Care Overview and Patient Data Collection Chapter 3: Mathematical Review Chapter 4: Census Chapter 5: Percent of Occupancy Chapter 6: Length of Stay/Discharge Days Chapter 7: Hospital Mortality Rates Chapter 8: Obstetrical-Related Rates Chapter 9: Autopsy Rates Chapter 10: Miscellaneous Rates Chapter 11: Vital Statistics Data/Rates Chapter 12: Frequency Distribution Chapter 13: Measures of Central Tendency and Variation Chapter 14: Data Presentation Appendix I: Glossary Appendix II: Formulae Appendix III: Abbreviations Appendix IV: Answers to the Self-Tests & Chapter Tests Appendix V: Quick Reference Service Classification Categories

Edition details

• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0766810925
• ISBN 13: 9780766810921
• Binding: Plastic Comb
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 276