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Outcome-oriented quality assurance in an ambulatory setting
1University of Hawaii, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center 96792, USA.
Hawaii Medical Journal
|May 1, 1995
Summary
Quality assurance is crucial in healthcare. A computerized quality management approach enhances patient care assessment and guides local improvements.
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.