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Benchmarking in health care: using the Internet to identify resources
1George T. Harrell Library, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, USA.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|January 2, 1997
Summary
Benchmarking, a quality improvement strategy, is gaining traction in healthcare and library science. This study compiles accessible online resources to explore its applications in these fields.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Library and Information Science
Context:
- Benchmarking is increasingly adopted in healthcare and library settings.
- The study focuses on readily available online resources.
Purpose:
- To compile information on benchmarking.
- To explore its applications in healthcare and library science.
Summary:
- A collection of information on benchmarking was compiled.
- Resources were sourced primarily from the internet at no cost.
- Identified sources include books, journals, articles, multimedia, and organizations.
Impact:
- Provides a foundational understanding of benchmarking for quality improvement.
- Highlights the accessibility of benchmarking resources for professionals in healthcare and libraries.