Publications by authors named "Se-Eun Koo"
Article Synopsis
- A study analyzed the trends in ordering tests for erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) across hospital visits in 2022, focusing on data from 2018-2022.
- The findings showed a general increase in test orders over the years, with a peak co-ordering rate of 46.64%, especially in departments like orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery.
- The study emphasizes the importance of implementing diagnostic stewardship programs in Korea to manage the frequent co-ordering of these tests effectively.
Objective: To assess the appropriateness of laboratory testing intervals and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) incidence.
Methods: Between January 2010 and August 2022, insurance claims data of patients with disease codes for other thrombophilia (D68.6) and APS (V253) were retrieved in South Korea.