Table 1. Characteristics of the participant centers.
| Centre | Type | University hospital | Catchment population | Total number of beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre 1 | Specialty hospital | Yes | 325,723 | 699 |
| Centre 2 | Specialty hospital | Yes | 221,436 | 770 |
| Centre 3 | District hospital | No | 200,000 | 220 |
| Centre 4 | Regional hospital | Yes | 461,555 | 1197 |
| Centre 5 | Regional hospital | Yes | 442,523 | 1200 |
| Centre 6 | Regional hospital | Yes | 296,868 | 600 |
| Centre 7 | Regional hospital | Yes | 270,000 | 448 |
| Centre 8 | Regional hospital | Yes | 370,000 | 1100 |
| Centre 9 | Regional hospital | Yes | 554,981 | 1367 |