Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Treatment of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care: Analysis Using Process Mining.
Background: Public health in several countries is characterized by a shortage of professionals and a lack of economic resources. Monitoring and redesigning processes can foster the success of health care institutions, enabling them to provide a quality service while simultaneously reducing costs. Pr...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Medical Internet Research Vol. 20; no. 4; pp. 1 - 2 |
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JMIR Publications Inc.
Apr2018
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