Increase in computed tomography in Australia driven mainly by practice change: A decomposition analysis

Cameron M. Wright, Max K. Bulsara, Richard Norman and Rachael E. Moorin

Health Policy, 2017, vol. 121, issue 7, 823-829

Abstract: Publicly funded computed tomography (CT) procedure descriptions in Australia often specify the body site, rather than indication for use. This study aimed to evaluate the relative contribution of demographic versus non-demographic factors in driving the increase in CT services in Australia.

Keywords: Computed tomography; Computed axial tomography; CT scan; Health service utilisation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2017.04.010

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