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Historical development of outcomes-based care delivery
1Center for Case Management, South Natick, Massachusetts, USA.
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 30, 1998
Summary
Outcomes-based care delivery is a proactive, patient-centered approach that uses data to ensure accountability. This model defines and manages patient outcomes, guiding healthcare quality into the future.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Quality Improvement
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Traditional healthcare models often lack clear accountability and patient focus.
- The need for a more proactive and data-driven approach to healthcare delivery is increasing.
- The transition to a new millennium necessitates evolving healthcare practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and define the concept of outcomes-based care delivery.
- To highlight the key characteristics of this transformative practice.
- To emphasize its role in shaping future healthcare quality.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development for outcomes-based care.
- Analysis of proactive and patient-centered practice elements.
- Exploration of data generation and accountability mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Outcomes-based care is characterized by proactivity, patient-centeredness, and data generation.
- Clear accountability is established at the patient-provider level.
- This model serves as a quality conscience for evolving healthcare.
Conclusions:
- Outcomes-based care delivery represents a significant shift in healthcare practice.
- It fosters a more accountable and patient-focused healthcare system.
- This approach is crucial for navigating the future of healthcare quality.