A Qualitative Study of Increasing β-Blocker Use After Myocardial Infarction: Why Do Some Hospitals Succeed?
Bradley EH, Holmboe ES, Mattera JA, Roumanis SA, Radford MJ, Krumholz HM. A Qualitative Study of Increasing β-Blocker Use After Myocardial Infarction: Why Do Some Hospitals Succeed? JAMA 2001, 285: 2604-2611. PMID: 11368734, DOI: 10.1001/jama.285.20.2604.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBeta-blocker useAcute myocardial infarctionMyocardial infarctionΒ-blocker useStrong physician leadershipImprovement effortsUS hospitalsQualitative studyHospitalPatientsHospital sizeImprovement initiativesInfarctionKey physiciansGreater improvementPhysician leadershipCareAdministrative supportUse ratesPerformance improvement effortsData feedbackParticipantsGeographic regionsCliniciansMortality