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New horizon in quality care--Asian perspective
1Seoul National University College of Medicine.
World Hospitals and Health Services : the Official Journal of the International Hospital Federation
|December 8, 1996
Summary
Asian countries are enhancing health service quality through governmental and non-governmental efforts. Focus remains on education and training, with hospital accreditation programs developing.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- International Health Policy
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- Overview of quality care in health services across Malaysia, China, Singapore, Japan, and Korea.
- Identifies differences in healthcare system dominance (public vs. private) and their impact on quality initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To overview the current status of quality care in Asian health services.
- To identify directions for future changes and improvements in healthcare quality.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of healthcare systems and quality care activities in selected Asian countries.
- Review of governmental and non-governmental organization roles in quality improvement.
Main Results:
- Public sector-dominated systems (Malaysia, China, Singapore) show prominent governmental leadership and legislative support.
- Private sector-dominated systems (Japan, Korea) rely more on non-governmental organizations for quality care activities.
- Hospital accreditation programs are in early development stages across most nations, with China and Korea initiating them in the 1980s.
- Most Asian countries are in initial stages of quality care activities, emphasizing education and training.
Conclusions:
- Asian nations are actively engaged in enhancing healthcare quality.
- A new era of quality health care is emerging in the region.
- Continued focus on education, training, and developing accreditation systems is crucial.