A randomized comparison between league tables and funnel plots to inform health care decision-making

Abstract
Comparison of provider performance is commonly used to inform health care decision-making. Little attention has been paid to how data presentations influence decisions. This study analyzes differences in suggested actions by decision-makers informed by league tables or funnel plots.Decision-makers were invited to a survey and randomized to compare hospital performance using either league tables or funnel plots for four different measures within...
Paper Details
Title
A randomized comparison between league tables and funnel plots to inform health care decision-making
Published Date
Oct 7, 2016
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