96342 Healthcare Data Analysis Report: Using Data for Decision Making

This report, prepared for Assessment 2, delves into the analysis of healthcare data concerning surgical patients with a secondary diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus. The background section establishes the context by highlighting the increasing prevalence of diabetes, its associated complications, and the financial burden on hospitals. The report identifies the growing concerns of hospital managers regarding extended patient stays and increased costs. It explores the impact of diabetes on patient outcomes and the need for effective management strategies. The aims section outlines specific objectives, including comparing the length of stay between diabetic and non-diabetic surgical patients, examining the influence of demographics, analyzing the financial implications for the hospital, and evaluating the impact of various factors on patient stays. Finally, the data analysis strategy proposes a mixed-methods approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative analysis of existing hospital data. This includes the use of pivot tables in MS Excel and the examination of relevant literature to understand the disease and its impact, with the goal of providing recommendations to mitigate the challenges faced by hospitals and improve patient care.