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AxeUSCE National Inpatient Sample (NIS) Course – Now with SPSS Training

The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) course is tailored for physicians seeking to strengthen their research credentials and enhance their qualifications for U.S. residency and fellowship Match programs. This comprehensive training program focuses on advanced analysis of NIS databases, enabling participants to design and execute their clinical research studies with confidence. Access to SPSS software is essential for training purposes. Before enrollment, completion of a brief Data Use Agreement (DUA) training provided by HCUP is mandatory.

What is the National Inpatient Sample (NIS)?

The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) is a comprehensive, nationwide all-payer inpatient care database in the United States. It provides extensive data on hospital admissions, diagnoses, procedures, and patient demographics. Its size and structure allow for reliable national and regional estimates, making it an indispensable tool for identifying healthcare trends, evaluating quality of care, and supporting health policy research. The NIS is a core component of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP).

The AxeUSCE NIS Training Course Includes:

• Decompression of NIS data
• Understanding NIS data elements: demographics, comorbidities, quality indicators
• Variable creation using diverse methodologies
• Bootstrapping techniques for robust analysis
• Application of the Elixhauser and Charlson Comorbidity Index
• Performing univariate, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression using SPSS
• Hazard ratio analysis and survival data handling
• Creation and interpretation of forest plots
• Training in trend analysis methodologies
• Multi-year data comparison and trend analysis
• Propensity score matching analysis using SPSS tools

Course Format:

• Duration: 6 sessions in total
• Mode: Primarily weekend classes
• Availability: Online, self-paced modules; Zoom-based live sessions; and hospital-based workshops

Software Requirement: SPSS (Participants must have access to SPSS for hands-on training)

Contact Us

For further details or to inquire about our services, please feel free to contact us:

• Email: info@axeusce.com
• WhatsApp: +1 (347) 878-3898

Note: The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) research course is designed to enhance scholarly productivity and statistical acumen among physicians, medical students, and healthcare professionals.