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Table 2 Development of sample size estimations using simulation methods

From: Development of quality indicators for monitoring outcomes of frail elderly hospitalised in acute care health settings: Study Protocol

 

QI Score for focal Unit

Odds Ratio for focal unit

Reference sample

QI score

80% hit*

95% hit

80% hit

95% hit

0.05

0.09

0.16

1.88

3.62

0.10

0.16

0.25

1.71

3.00

0.20

0.25

0.32

1.33

1.88

0.30

0.37

0.44

1.37

1.83

0.40

0.48

0.57

1.38

1.99

0.50

0.57

0.65

1.33

1.86

  1. * Hits are defined as the correct identification of facilities providing poorer quality of care as defined by a higher QI score.
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