Clinical Governance in Iran: Theory to Practice

Clinical governance is being implemented in a number of countries as a key strategy in quality improvement. The aim of this study is to evaluate medical universities and their affiliated hospitals in the way of implementing clinical governance. Clinical governance implementation was assessed by mean...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2014-01, Vol.109, p.1174-1179
Main Authors: Ravaghi, Hamid, Mohseni, Maryam, Rafiei, Sima, Zadeh, Nasrin Shaarbafchi, Mostofian, Farnaz, Heidarpoor, Peigham
Format: Article
Language:English
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clinical governance
hospital
quality improvement
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Summary:Clinical governance is being implemented in a number of countries as a key strategy in quality improvement. The aim of this study is to evaluate medical universities and their affiliated hospitals in the way of implementing clinical governance. Clinical governance implementation was assessed by means of indicators designed by CG officers in MOHME. These indicators were classified in to 7 categories with totally 1900 score. Assessment was conducted in 3 phases based on documentation review, interview and direct observation of the related fields. Total score of each university and affiliated hospital were analyzed by SPSS. Multiple comparison show significant statistical difference in use of information in type 1 universities compared with type 2 (P=. 0001) and type 2 with type 3 (P=. 031). Clinical effectiveness had significant statistical difference between type 1 and 2 universities (P=. 034). Clinical audit had significant statistical difference between type 1 and 2 (sig=. 071) and type 2 and 3 universities (P=. 014). Results show strengths and weaknesses of medical universities in implementing CG also transfer best practices of them throughout the country.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.12.607