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[Quality control in the process of health care of infants]

M J Cabañas Bravo1, C Izaguirre Zugazaga, A Fuertes Domínguez

  • 1Pediatra del Centro de Salud, Daroca, Zaragoza.

Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|August 1, 1990
PubMed

Insights

This study reviewed 302 infant health records, finding an 81% data completion rate, which needs improvement. While patient adherence was satisfactory, healthcare quality requires enhancement for better infant care outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Context:

  • Retrospective audit of 302 infant medical histories (0-18 months).
  • Data collected between November 1986 and April 1988.
  • Focus on a specific health center's infant program.

Purpose:

  • Assess healthcare quality in medical record completion and health examinations.
  • Evaluate adherence to the Center's Program for Infants.
  • Identify areas for improving infant healthcare processes.

Summary:

  • Overall data completeness was 81%, deemed improvable.
  • Maternal lactancy initiation improved (67.66%), but other objectives like vaccination adherence did not meet standards.
  • Patient adherence was satisfactory (3.3% dropout rate, 97.03% attendance).

Impact:

  • Identified need for corrective measures to enhance infant healthcare.
  • Proposed early contact with mothers and newborns to improve care processes.
  • Highlights opportunities for optimizing health program delivery and record-keeping.

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