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Data envelopment analysis: A method for comparing hospital pharmacy productivity.

Authors :
Schumock, Glen T.
Shields, Karen L.
Walton, Surrey M.
Barnum, Darold T.
Source :
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 9/15/2009, Vol. 66 Issue 18, p1660-1665. 6p. 2 Charts, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

In this article the authors describes data envelopment analysis (DEA) and its application to hospital pharmacy in the U.S. The authors presents a review of traditional ratio analysis and compares it to DEA in hospital pharmacy. Also presented is the use of DEA which can be done by applying it to productivity data from 93 hospital pharmacies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10792082
Volume :
66
Issue :
18
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
44081610
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2146/ajhp080420