Factors affecting the Health Care System Flashcards
the application of medical science and technology in a manner that maximises its benefit to health without correspondingly increasing the risk
Donabedian
3 components of quality:
- technical quality
- interpersonal quality
- amenities
quality relates to the effectiveness of care in producing achievable gain
technical quality
refers to the extent of accommodation of patient needs and preferences
interpersonal quality
include features such as comfort of physical surroundings and attributes of the organisation of service provision
amenities
defines quality care as the provision of care that exceeds patient expectations and achieves the highest possible clinical outcomes with the resources available
Ovretveit
3 dimensions of quality:
- professional
- client
- management quality
based on professional views of whether professionally assessed consumer needs have been met using correct techniques and procedures
professional
is whether or not direct beneficiaries feel they get what they want from the services
client
quality is ensuring that services are delivered in a resource-efficient way
management quality
according to _______ good healthcare quality means “providing patients with appropriate services in a technically competent manner, with good communication, shared decision making and cultural sensitivity”
Schuster
according to _______ quality is “the degree to which healthcare services for individuals and population increases the likelihood of desired healthcare outcomes and is consistent with the current professional knowledge”
Lohr
______ defined quality healthcare as “consistently delighting the patient by providing efficacious, effective and efficient healthcare services according to the latest clinical guidelines and standards, which meet the patients needs and satisfies providers
Mosadeghrad
attributes of quality healthcare grouped into 5 categories:
- environment
- empathy
- efficiency
- effectiveness
- efficacy
factors influencing the quality of healthcare -3 categories:
- patient related factors
- provider related factors
- environmental factors