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[Memorandum III: "Methods for Health Services Research" (Part 1)]
H Pfaff1, G Glaeske, E A M Neugebauer
1Zentrum für Versorgungsforschung Köln (ZVFK) der Uniklinik Köln, Eupener Strasse, Köln. holger.pfaff @uk-koeln.de
Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband Der Arzte Des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
|August 22, 2009
Summary
The German Network Health Services Research developed Memorandum III to establish methodological standards for health services research. This aims to improve the quality of studies in epidemiology, organization, and quality of life research.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Methodology
- Quality Improvement
Context:
- Health services research studies frequently face methodological criticism.
- A lack of common standards has been identified in the field.
- The German Network Health Services Research (DNVF e.V.) initiated efforts to address these quality concerns.
Purpose:
- To establish and disseminate methodological principles and minimum standards for health services research.
- To guide researchers and reviewers in conducting and evaluating studies.
- To improve the overall quality and consistency of health services research.
Summary:
- The German Network Health Services Research (DNVF e.V.) approved Memorandum III, "Methods for Health Services Research," on July 1, 2009.
- This memorandum outlines methodological principles and minimum standards for three key areas: Epidemiological Methods, Organisational Health Services Research, and Quality of Life Research.
- It serves as a foundational document for researchers and reviewers, with plans for future updates and complementary publications.
Impact:
- Aims to enhance the rigor and reliability of health services research studies.
- Provides a standardized framework for conducting and publishing research.
- Facilitates consistent evaluation of research proposals and published work.
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