The Importance of Measuring Quality of Care at the End of Life

Although designed to respond to acute illness, the current health care system must increasingly provide care for people living longer with chronic diseases. Evaluation of the quality of this care must utilize appropriate measurements, study populations, and outcomes. Current quality measures and maj...

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Published in:The Hospice journal 1998, Vol.13 (1-2), p.117-138
Main Author: Donaldson, Molla S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accreditation
Chronic Disease - therapy
Health Services Research
Humans
Nursing
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care) - organization & administration
Terminal Care - standards
Total Quality Management - organization & administration
United States
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Summary:Although designed to respond to acute illness, the current health care system must increasingly provide care for people living longer with chronic diseases. Evaluation of the quality of this care must utilize appropriate measurements, study populations, and outcomes. Current quality measures and major studies of quality of care are highlighted. A framework for measuring quality of care is outlined. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-342-9678. E-mail address: getinfo@haworth.com]
ISSN:0742-969X
DOI:10.1080/0742-969X.1998.11882892