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Parameters of quality assurance: an evolving science
International Dental Journal
|February 1, 1995
Summary
The quality assurance field is evolving, with advancements in its core components like philosophy, assessment tools, data analysis, and research. These changes enhance the dynamic understanding and measurement of healthcare quality.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality Management
- Health Services Research
Background:
- The field of quality assurance is undergoing rapid transformation.
- Key components include philosophy, assessment tools, data analysis, and research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the evolving quality assurance field.
- To describe changes in its components and their interrelationships.
Main Methods:
- Review of conceptual and methodological advancements in quality assurance.
- Analysis of shifts in the philosophy and practice of quality assessment.
Main Results:
- Healthcare quality philosophy has shifted from a static to a dynamic concept.
- Assessment tools and methods are more valid and reliable.
- Research increasingly focuses on outcomes, effectiveness, and dissemination.
Conclusions:
- Quality assurance is a dynamic and integrated field.
- Continuous development in its components enhances healthcare quality assessment and practice.