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Home care: moving forward with continuous quality improvement.

P W Shaughnessy1, R E Schlenker, K S Crisler

  • 1Center for Health Services Research, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80222, USA.

Journal of Aging & Social Policy
|December 9, 1995
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Measuring home care effectiveness is crucial due to its rapid growth and quality variations. This study outlines a system for monitoring home care outcomes to ensure quality patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Quality Improvement
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Home care services have experienced significant growth over the last decade.
  • Concerns exist regarding potential disparities in home care quality between rural and urban settings.
  • Empirical data suggests lower quality of care for patients in health maintenance organizations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the need for measuring and monitoring home care outcomes.
  • To develop a comprehensive system for assessing the effectiveness of home care.
  • To refine and implement this outcome measurement system nationally.

Main Methods:

  • Summarizing conclusions from a research program focused on developing outcome measures.
  • Describing a national demonstration program for system implementation and refinement.

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  • Utilizing selected examples and applications to illustrate utility.

    • Main Results:

    • A system of outcome measures for home care has been developed.
    • A national demonstration program has been established to test and improve the system.
    • The utility of outcome measurement in home care has been demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • Measuring and monitoring home care outcomes is essential for quality assurance.
    • The developed system provides a framework for evaluating home care effectiveness.
    • Further refinement and implementation are key to improving patient care in home settings.