Potential Cost Savings Associated with a Reduction of Stress Fractures among US Army Basic Trainees

Abstract

This study examined the potential cost savings of implementing programs to reduce the incidence of lower extremity stress fractures in basic training. The author predicted a potential cost savings of over one million dollar annually based on a 60% reduction in incidence of stress fractures. The author proposes a program to implement that should achieve a 60% reduction in the incidence of stress fractures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA209693

Entities

People

  • Paul V. Kiehl Jr.

Organizations

  • Academy of Health Sciences

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Basic Training
  • Bone Fractures
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Lower Extremity
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Training
  • Students
  • Therapy
  • Trainees
  • Training

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