Table 5

Examples of inconsistency in survey results for hospital reporting system components or processes, 2005 and 2009 cohort of hospitals

Hospitals (n)Responses for 2009 compared with 2005 (%)
DeclinedStayed the sameImproved
System type
 Paper only139051.148.9
 Both paper and computer62510.469.320.3
 Computer only10837.063.00
Supportive environment index
 0195037.462.6
 141819.644.336.1
 228952.247.80
  • Note: unweighted frequencies.