BMC Nursing


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Cost minimization analysis of different growth hormone pen devices based on time-and-motion simulations

Nancy A Nickman1*, Sandra W Haak2 and Jaewhan Kim3

Author Affiliations

1 Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Center, University of Utah, 421 Wakara Way Suite 208, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, USA

2 College of Nursing, University of Utah, 10 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-5880, USA

3 Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah; 375 Chipeta Way, Suite A, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, USA

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BMC Nursing 2010, 9:6 doi:10.1186/1472-6955-9-6

Published: 8 April 2010

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Additional File 1, Table S1 - Time Differences in Weekly Preparation, Administration & Storage. Results of time-and-motion analysis for Preparation, Administration & Storage variables

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Additional File 1, Table S2 - Step Differences in Weekly Preparation, Administration & Storage. Results of step analysis for Preparation, Administration & Storage variables

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Additional File 1, Table S3 - Opportunity and Supplies Cost Differences in Weekly and Yearly Preparation, Administration & Storage. Results of time and supplies opportunity cost analysis for Preparation, Administration & Storage variables on a weekly and yearly basis

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