Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Experiment Videos

Challenges and obstacles in measuring outcomes.

Guido R Zanni

    The Consultant Pharmacist : the Journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
    |March 10, 2006
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Dangerous liaisons: obesity and diabetes.

    The American journal of managed care·2015
    Same author

    Trauma in the workplace: grief counseling 101.

    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists·2014
    Same author

    Autopsy: Coaxing Secrets From the Dead: Every drug is a poison; every poison, a drug.

    Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Washington, D.C. : 1996)·2013
    Same author

    Medical apps worth having.

    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists·2013
    Same author

    Locating useful patient brochures and handouts.

    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists·2012
    Same author

    Psoriasis: issues far more serious than cosmetic.

    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists·2012
    Same journal

    Digging Deeper Into the Patient-Driven Payment Model.

    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists·2018
    Same journal

    Clinical Pharmacist Intervention to Engage Older Adults in Reducing Use of Alprazolam.

    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists·2018
    Same journal

    Statins: The Burglar of Memory?

    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists·2018
    Same journal

    Identifying Cognitive Impairment in an Older Adult Using Two Different Screening Tools.

    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists·2018
    Same journal

    Management of Primary Sjögren's Syndrome.

    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists·2018
    Same journal

    Increased Use of Medical Marijuana: Skepticism vs. Evidence.

    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists·2018
    See all related articles
    JoVE
    x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
    ABOUT JoVE
    OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
    AUTHORS
    Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
    LIBRARIANS
    TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
    RESEARCH
    JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
    EDUCATION
    JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
    Terms & Conditions of Use
    Privacy Policy
    Policies

    Consultant pharmacists need to understand quality outcomes measurement for accountability and care improvement. Careful selection of quality indicators, measures, and benchmarks is crucial to reduce adverse events.

    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Quality Improvement
    • Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research

    Background:

    • Growing demand for accountability in healthcare outcomes from various stakeholders.
    • The nascent stage of quality improvement science necessitates clear definitions and methodologies.
    • Long-term care quality models often build upon the foundational Donabedian framework.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of outcomes measurement for consultant pharmacists.
    • To clarify key terminology in quality improvement: quality indicators, quality measures, and benchmarks.
    • To emphasize the critical need for careful selection of outcomes measures.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of quality improvement terminology.
    • Review of established quality models in long-term care.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Discussion of potential pitfalls in outcomes measure selection.

    • Main Results:

    • Distinguishing between quality indicators, measures, and benchmarks is achievable with familiarity.
    • The Donabedian model serves as a basis for many long-term care quality frameworks.
    • Improper selection of outcomes measures carries risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Consultant pharmacists require a solid understanding of outcomes measurement.
    • Careful selection and application of outcomes measures can significantly enhance patient care.
    • Effective outcomes measurement is key to mitigating adverse events in healthcare settings.