Many clinical and laboratory research studies advance the science of medicine and eventually improve patient outcomes, but is there a more direct and immediate impact on the care provided to patients by hospitals that conduct such research? In a new analysis conducted by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and reported in Health Services Research, hospitals that published scientific studies had higher patient ratings and lower patient mortality rates for a range of medical conditions and procedures.
Do hospitals that conduct research provide better care for patients?
Many clinical and laboratory research studies advance the science of medicine and eventually improve patient outcomes, but is there a more direct and immediate impact on the care provided to patients by hospitals that conduct such research? In a new analysis conducted by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and reported in Health Services Research, hospitals that published scientific studies had higher patient ratings and lower patient mortality rates for a range of medical conditions and procedures.