Does experience matter? Understanding the mechanism of the volume-outcome relationship: Learning-by-doing or economies of scale

The study provides evidence that the underlying mechanism for the volume-outcome relationship is learning-by-doing and not the static economies of scale. ICUs caring for patients with sepsis tend to improve by experience.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-03-26
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318808
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Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
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Does experience matter? Understanding the mechanism of the volume-outcome relationship: Learning-by-doing or economies of scale

Ritesh Maharaj
PLoS ONE
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
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Does experience matter? Understanding the mechanism of the volume-outcome relationship: Learning-by-doing or economies of scale

Ritesh Maharaj
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Abstract

The study provides evidence that the underlying mechanism for the volume-outcome relationship is learning-by-doing and not the static economies of scale. ICUs caring for patients with sepsis tend to improve by experience.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(3)
London School of Economics and Political Science (GB)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 91%
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
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