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Outcome-oriented quality assurance in an ambulatory setting

J W Humphry1

  • 1University of Hawaii, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center 96792, USA.

Hawaii Medical Journal
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Quality assurance is crucial in healthcare. A computerized quality management approach enhances patient care assessment and guides local improvements.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Informatics
  • Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Growing concerns regarding healthcare quality assurance.
  • Managed care systems impact healthcare spending.
  • Limited physician control over quality evaluation methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a computerized quality management approach.
  • To enhance the assessment of healthcare quality.
  • To guide local interventions for improved patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a computerized quality management system.
  • Systematic data collection and analysis.
  • Targeted local quality improvement initiatives.

Main Results:

  • Improved accuracy in quality assessment.
  • Effective direction of local quality improvement efforts.
  • Demonstrated enhancement of patient care.

Conclusions:

  • Computerized quality management is effective.
  • Empowers local practices to improve care quality.
  • Addresses concerns in healthcare quality assurance.

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