Quality
Quality (medicine) is a measure of the level of healthcare services provided by a healthcare organization or individual healthcare provider. It is determined by comparing the actual performance of a healthcare provider or organization with the ideal or desired performance.
Definition[edit | edit source]
In the context of healthcare, quality is defined as the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) defines healthcare quality as "the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge."
Measurement[edit | edit source]
Quality in healthcare can be measured using different methods. These include outcome measures, process measures, and patient satisfaction measures. Outcome measures are the results of care, such as improvements in health status. Process measures are the steps taken to deliver care, such as the number of tests ordered. Patient satisfaction measures are the patients' perceptions of the care they received.
Improvement[edit | edit source]
Improving quality in healthcare involves identifying areas where performance is suboptimal and implementing strategies to improve performance. This can involve changes in the way care is delivered, the use of evidence-based medicine, and the use of quality improvement tools and techniques.
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