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    Average length of stay (ALOS)

    Average length of stay (ALOS) by diagnostic categories is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths).

    Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD-9 and ICD-10.

    The list of variables included in the chapter on Average length of stay by Diagnostic categories has been extended, following the discussion and endorsement of a new extended shortlist of diagnostic groups at the Meeting of OECD Health Data National Correspondents in September 2005. This new shortlist of hospital diagnostic groups, named the International Shortlist for Hospital Morbidity Tabulation (ISHMT), has already been adopted by Eurostat, NOMESCO and WHO-Europe (for reporting purposes at least, and is now being adopted by the OECD, with the aim of harmonising data collection at the international level (OECD Health Data, 2007).
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        It has been internally edited.

          Data presentation
          6 May 2008
          Average length of stay (ALOS)
          Figures, underlying data and maps
          Figures and Underlying Data

          ChartTrend in ALOS for HIV disease (ICD-10 code: B20-B24), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          ChartTrend in ALOS for Lung cancer (ICD-10 code: C33-C34), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          ChartTrend in ALOS for Breast cancer (ICD-10 code: C50), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          ChartTrend in ALOS for Dementia (ICD-10 code: F00-F03), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          ChartTrend in ALOS for Mood disorder (ICD-10 code: F30-F39), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          ChartTrend in ALOS for Alzheimer's disease (ICD-10 code: G30), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          ChartTrend in ALOS for Acute myocardial infarction (ICD-10 code: I21-I22), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          ChartTrend in ALOS for Cerebrovascular disease (ICD-10 code: I60-I69), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          ChartTrend in ALOS for Obstructive pulmonary disease (ICD-10 code: J40-J44, J47), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          ChartTrend in ALOS for Asthma (ICD-10 code: J45-J46), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          ChartTrend in ALOS for Pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium (ICD-10 code: O00-O99), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          ChartTrend in ALOS for Perinatal conditions (ICD-10 code: P00-P96), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          ChartTrend in ALOS for Short gestation and low birth weight (ICD-10 code: P07), in selected countries, 1996-2005 (interactive figure)

          Maps
          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, HIV disease

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentation stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths).

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, Lung cancer

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentation stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths).

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, Breast cancer

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentations stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths).

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, Dementia

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentations stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths). Differences between countries may be due to varying types of in-patient institutions.

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, Mood disorder

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentation stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths). Differences between countries may be due to varying types of in-patient institutions.

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, Alzheimer's disease

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentation stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths).Differences between countries may be due to varying types of in-patient institutions.

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, Acute myocardial infarction

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentation stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths).

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, Cerebrovascular disease

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentation stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths).

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, Obstructive pulmonary disease

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentation stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths).

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, Asthma

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentation stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths).

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, Pregnancy childbirth

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentation stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths).

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, Perinatal conditions

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentation stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths).

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          27 May 2008
          Average length of stay, Short gestation and low birth weight

          Remarks

          The data used for this presentation stems from the OECD Health database (OECD Health Data, 2007).

          ALOS is calculated by dividing the number of days stayed (from the date of admission in an in-patient institution) by the number of discharges (including deaths).

          Diagnostic chapters (using principal diagnosis) have been defined according to the ICD 9th revision and 10th revision.

          Note that some countries may include deaths and discharges as well as same day separations. Also, note that breaks in the series might be due to countries converting from ICD-9 to ICD-10.

          Literature and data sources

          Data sources

          OECD Health Data, 2007. OECD Health Data database
          EUPHIX, EUphact. Bilthoven: RIVM, <http://www.euphix.org> version 1.8, 5 June 2008