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M09.06.004 Quality measurements
Quality measurements are essential in healthcare to assess and improve patient care. They can be categorized into different types, each focusing on specific aspects of healthcare quality.
Types of Quality Measurements
1. Structural Measurements
These measurements evaluate the physical and organizational resources of healthcare settings.
| Measure | Example |
|---|---|
| Structural | Physical equipment, resources, facilities |
2. Process Measurements
These measurements assess how well healthcare services are delivered according to established guidelines and protocols.
| Measure | Example |
|---|---|
| Process | Performance of system as planned |
3. Outcome Measurements
These measurements focus on the results of healthcare services and their impact on patient health.
| Measure | Example |
|---|---|
| Outcome | Impact on patients |
4. Balancing Measurements
These measurements consider the effects of changes in one area of the system on other outcomes.
| Measure | Example |
|---|---|
| Balancing | Impact on other systems/outcomes |
Points to Remember
- Quality measurements are critical for improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
- Structural measurements assess the resources available in healthcare settings.
- Process measurements evaluate how effectively care is delivered.
- Outcome measurements focus on the results of healthcare interventions.
- Balancing measurements is essential to understand the broader impact of changes in care practices.
Bibliography
- Donabedian, A. (1988). The Quality of Care: How Can It Be Assessed? Journal of the American Medical Association, 260(12), 1743-1748.
- National Quality Forum. (2009). A Comprehensive Framework for Hospital Quality Measurement. Retrieved from NQF.
- Berwick, D. M. (1996). A User’s Manual for the IOM’s ‘Crossing the Quality Chasm’ Report. Health Affairs, 25(1), 99-100.