Explorations in Quality Assessment and Monitoring: The Definition of Quality and Approaches to Its Assessment (Explorations in Quality Assessment and Monitoring , Vol 1)

Donabedian, Avedis

ISBN 10: 0914904485 / ISBN 13: 9780914904489

Published by Health Administration Press, 1980

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Explorations in Quality Assessment and Monitoring: The Definition of Quality and Approaches to Its Assessment (Explorations in Quality Assessment and Monitoring , Vol 1)
• Publisher: Health Administration Press
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0914904485
• ISBN 13: 9780914904489
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Published more than 30 years ago, this historic book provides a sound basis for understanding the concept of healthcare quality. It covers the definition of quality and the basic approaches to how it is assessed.This book, originally published in 1980, was the first of three volumes on healthcare quality written by Dr. Avedis Donabedian.

This book covers:

Quality definitions Monetary cost and the quality of care Quality assessment and program evaluation Accessibility, continuity, and coordination of qualtiy The client's view of quality The provider's view of quality Structure, process, and outcome of quality assessment Contributions to innovation in medical care