What have we learnt after 15 years of research into the 'weekend effect'?

Benjamin D. Bray; Adam Steventon

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What have we learnt after 15 years of research into the 'weekend effect'?

July 21, 2017

Bray BD, Steventon A. BMJ Qual Saf. 2017;26(8):607-610.

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The evidence regarding the weekend effect has been mixed. This commentary discusses the research exploring the phenomenon and the system factors that can influence consistent care quality over weekends.

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