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Sampling Considerations in Health Care Improvement

Perla RJ, Provost LP, Murray SK. Sampling considerations in health care improvement. Quality Management in Health Care. 2013 Jan/Mar;22(1):36-47.

What should improvement teams consider when determining a useful approach to sampling and a useful sample size? This article introduces concepts related to sampling for improvement and gives specific guidance on determining a useful sample size for improvement projects in hospitals and health systems.

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