R E Davis, M Koutantji, and C A Vincent
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 90-96.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
Friday, April 11, 2008
How willing are patients to question healthcare staff on issues related to the quality and safety of their healthcare? An exploratory study
Preferences of acutely ill patients for participation in medical decision-making
C Wilkinson, M Khanji, P E Cotter, O Dunne, and S T O’Keeffe
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 97-100.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
Thursday, April 10, 2008
The most dangerous hospital or the most dangerous equation?
Yu-Kang Tu, Mark S Gilthorpe
BMC Health Services Research 2007, 7:185
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
The effects of hospitalization on multiple units
Mary F. Kanak, Marita Titler, Leah Shever, Qiang Fei, Joanne Dochterman, Debra M. Picone
Applied Nursing Research - February 2008 Vol. 21, Issue 1, Pages 15-22
Abstract Full Text Full-Text PDF (148 KB)
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Plotting basic control charts: tutorial notes for healthcare practitioners
M A Mohammed, P Worthington, and W H Woodall
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 137-145.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
Piloting Nursing-Sensitive Hospital Care Measures in Massachusetts.
David P. Smith, Harmon S. Jordan
Journal of Nursing Care Quality. 23(1):23-33, January/March 2008
Abstract HTML PDF (93 K)
Monday, April 07, 2008
AHRQ - Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council.
Leonhardt K, Bonin K, Pagel P.
AHRQ Publication No. 08-0048, April 2008.
This guide from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) provides information and guidance to empower patients, consumers, and a variety of practitioners and professionals from health care and community organizations to drive change for patient safety through education, collaboration, and consumer engagement.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Electronic health records: Wallet or web?
Michael Cross
BMJ 2008;336:637-638.
[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Developing an Adverse Event Reporting System Using Administrative Data.
Vinita Bahl, Maureen A. Thompson, Elaine L. Commisky, Susan Anderson, Darrell A. Campbell Jr
Journal of Patient Safety. 4(1):31-37, March 2008.
Abstract HTML PDF (827 K)
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Measuring the process of quality of care for ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction through data-mining of the electronic discharge notes
Chang SN, Lin JW, Liu SC, Hwang JJ.
J Eval Clin Pract. 2008 Feb;14(1):116-20.
Abstract Full Text HTML Full Text PDF (81 KB)
The relationship between patients' experiences of continuity of cancer care and health outcomes: a mixed methods study
M King, L Jones, A Richardson, S Murad, A Irving, H Aslett, A Ramsay, H Coelho, P Andreou, A Tookman, C Mason & I Nazareth
Br J Cancer. 2008 Feb 12;98(3):529-36.
Abstract Full Article PDF
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Global Initiatives for Improving Hospital Care for Children: State of the Art and Future Prospects
Harry Campbell, Trevor Duke, Martin Weber, Mike English, Susanne Carai, Giorgio Tamburlini Pediatric Hospital Improvement Group
Pediatrics 2008; 121: e984-e992.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
Measuring patient assessments of the quality of outpatient care: a systematic review
Tiina Säilä , Elina Mattila , Minna Kaila , Pirjo Aalto , Marja Kaunonen
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice (2008) 14 (1) , 148–154
Abstract Full Text HTML Full Text PDF (128 KB)
Monday, March 31, 2008
When Things Go Wrong: The Impact of Being a Statistical Outlier in Publicly Reported Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Mortality Data
Ettinger, Walter H., Hylka, Sharon M., Phillips, Robert A., Harrison, Lynn H., Jr, Cyr, Jay A., Sussman, Andrew J.
American Journal of Medical Quality 2008 23: 90-95
[Abstract] [PDF] [References]
Friday, March 28, 2008
The Feasibility and Value of New Measures Showing Patterns of Quality for Patients With 3 Chronic Conditions.
Stephen M. Davidson, Michael Shwartz, Randall S. Stafford
Journal of Ambulatory Care Management 31(1):37-51, January/March 2008.
Abstract HTML PDF (176 K) - see also
Thursday, March 27, 2008
AHRQ - 2007 State Snapshots
State-by-State Health Care Performance
http://statesnapshots.ahrq.gov/snaps07/index.jsp
The State Snapshots provide State-specific health care quality information, including strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
Press Release
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
"America's Best Hospitals" in the Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Oliver J. Wang; Yun Wang; Judith H. Lichtman; Elizabeth H. Bradley; Sharon-Lise T. Normand; Harlan M. Krumholz
Arch Intern Med. 2007;167:1345-1351.
ABSTRACT FULL TEXT PDF
Editorial
Identifying High-Quality Hospitals: Consult the Ratings or Flip a Coin?
Sean Michael O’Brien; Eric D. Peterson
Arch Intern Med. 2007;167:1342-1344.
EXTRACT FULL TEXT PDF
Friday, March 21, 2008
AHRQ - Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture
www.ahrq.gov/qual/hospsurvey08/
Based on data from nearly 400 U.S. hospitals, the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2008 Comparative Database Report provides initial results that hospitals can use as benchmarks in establishing a culture of safety.
The report consists of a narrative description of the findings and two appendixes, presenting data by hospital characteristics and respondent characteristics.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Achievable Benchmarks of Care for Primary Care Quality Indicators in a Practice-Based Research Network
Wessell, Andrea M., Liszka, Heather A., Nietert, Paul J., Jenkins, Ruth G., Nemeth, Lynne S., Ornstein, Steven
American Journal of Medical Quality 2008 23: 39-46
[Abstract] [PDF] [References]
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
AHRQ - 2007 National Healthcare Quality & Disparities Reports
www.ahrq.gov/qual/qrdr07.htm
For the fifth year, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has produced the National Healthcare Quality Report (NHQR) and the National Healthcare Disparities Report (NHDR).
These reports measure trends in effectiveness of care, patient safety, timeliness of care, patient centeredness, and efficiency of care.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Stochastic Frontier Analysis of Hospital Inefficiency: A Review of Empirical Issues and an Assessment of Robustness
Rosko, Michael D., Mutter, Ryan L.
Med Care Res Rev 2008 65: 131-166
[Abstract] [PDF] [References]
Monday, March 17, 2008
AHRQ - Release of the Quality Indicators Version 3.2
www.qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/listserv_archive_2008.htm#Mar10
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announces the release of the AHRQ Quality Indicator Version 3.2 for the Prevention Quality Indicators (PQI), Inpatient Quality Indicators (IQI), Patient Safety Indicators (PSI), and Pediatric uality Indicator (PedQI) modules.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Case volume and hospital compliance with evidence-based processes of care
Scott C. Williams , Richard G. Koss , David J. Morton , Stephen P. Schmaltz , and Jerod M. Loeb
International Journal for Quality in Health Care 2008 20(2):79-87.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Reducing Hospitalizations From Long-Term Care Settings
R. Tamara Konetzka, William Spector, and M. Rhona Limcangco
Med Care Res Rev 2008 65: 40-66.
[Abstract] [PDF] [References]
Predictors of Nursing Home Hospitalization: A Review of the Literature
David C. Grabowski, Kate A. Stewart, Suzanne M. Broderick, and Laura A. Coots Med Care Res Rev 2008 65: 3-39.
[Abstract] [PDF] [References]
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Using patient safety indicators to estimate the impact of potential adverse events on outcomes.
Rivard PE, Luther SL, Christiansen CL, Shibei Zhao, Loveland S, Elixhauser A, Romano PS, Rosen AK.
Med Care Res Rev. 2008 Feb;65(1):67-87.
[Abstract] [PDF] [References]
The occurrence of potential patient safety events among trauma patients: are they random?
Chang DC, Handly N, Abdullah F, Efron DT, Haut ER, Haider AH, Pronovost PJ, Cornwell EE.
Ann Surg. 2008 Feb;247(2):327-34.
Abstract HTML PDF (349 K)
Monday, March 10, 2008
Friday, March 07, 2008
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Assessing the Quality of Transitional Care: Further Applications of the Care Transitions Measure.
Carla Parry, Eldon Mahoney, Sandra A. Chalmers, Eric A. Coleman
Medical Care. 46(3):317-322, March 2008.
Abstract HTML PDF (231 K)
Does Having a Regular Primary Care Clinician Improve Quality of Preventive Care for Young Children?
Moira Inkelas, Paul W. Newacheck, Lynn M. Olson, Barry Zuckerman, MD; Mark A. Schuster
Medical Care. 46(3):323-330, March 2008.
Abstract HTML PDF (296 K)
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Adverse outcomes after discharge: occurrence, treatment and determinants
P J Marang-van de Mheen, N van Duijn-Bakker, and J Kievit
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 47-52.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
Patient safety events reported in general practice: a taxonomy
M A B Makeham, S Stromer, C Bridges-Webb, M Mira, D C Saltman, C Cooper, and M R Kidd
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 53-57.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
Effective interventions and implementation strategies to reduce adverse drug events in the Veterans Affairs (VA) system
P D Mills, J Neily, L M Kinney, J Bagian, and W B Weeks
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 37-46.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
Monday, March 03, 2008
Risk-adjusting hospital inpatient mortality using automated inpatient, outpatient, and laboratory databases.
Gabriel J. Escobar, John D. Greene, Peter Scheirer, Marla N. Gardner, David Draper, Patricia Kipnis
Med Care. 2008;46:232-239.
Abstract HTML PDF (327 K)
Editorial
Access to Clinically-Detailed Patient Information: A Fundamental Element for Improving the Efficiency and Quality of Healthcare.
Rodney A. Hayward
HTML PDF (123 K)
Friday, February 29, 2008
What is quality and how is it achieved? Practitioners’ views versus quality models
P Hudelson, A Cléopas, V Kolly, P Chopard, and T Perneger
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 31-36.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
Comparing measures of patient safety for inpatient care provided to veterans within and outside the VA system in New York
W B Weeks, A N West, A K Rosen, and J P Bagian
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 58-64.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Handovers
Adequacy of information transferred at resident sign-out (inhospital handover of care): a prospective survey
S M Borowitz, L A Waggoner-Fountain, E J Bass, and R M Sledd
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 6-10.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
A theoretical framework and competency-based approach to improving handoffs
V M Arora, J K Johnson, D O Meltzer, and H J Humphrey
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 11-14.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
Editorial
Handovers and Debussy
D P StevensQual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 2-3.
[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]
Commentary
Structuring flexibility: the potential good, bad and ugly in standardisation of handovers
E S Patterson
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 4-5.
[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]
MedQIC - Quality Improvement Basics for Providers Presentation Series
This web series from the Medicare Quality Improvement Community (MedQIC) is tailored for healthcare staff who are new to the quality improvement field or for those who are seeking to expand their knowledge.
Quality Basics 1: The History and Evolution of Quality
Quality Basics 2: Dimensions of Quality in Healthcare
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
RAND - The Quality of Health Care for America's Children
Dr. Elizabeth McGlynn from the RAND Corporation presented research findings and recommendations related to the quality of pediatric health care in the United States.
Conference Proceeding Read More
Monday, February 25, 2008
Improving early management of bloodstream infection: a quality improvement project
Jane Minton, James Clayton, Jonathan Sandoe, Hugh Mc Gann, Mark Wilcox
BMJ 2008;336:440-443
[Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [extra: Severe sepsis screening tool and initial resuscitation guideline]
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Principles for the Development and Use of Quality Measures
Steering Committee on Quality Improvement and Management and Committee on Practice and Ambulatory Medicine
Pediatrics 2008; 121: 411-418.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
A consensus-established set of important indicators of pediatric emergency department performance.
Hung GR, Chalut D.
Pediatr Emerg Care. 2008 Jan;24(1):9-15.
Pubmed
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Quality-Improvement Research and Informed Consent
Miller, Franklin G., Emanuel, Ezekiel J.
N Engl J Med 2008 358: 765-767
Extract FREE Full Text PDF
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Survival From In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest During Nights and Weekends
Mary Ann Peberdy; Joseph P. Ornato; G. Luke Larkin; R. Scott Braithwaite; T. Michael Kashner; Scott M. Carey; Peter A. Meaney; Liyi Cen; Vinay M. Nadkarni; Amy H. Praestgaard; Robert A. Berg; for the National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Investigators
JAMA. 2008;299(7):785-792.
ABSTRACT FULL TEXT PDF JAMA NEWS VIDEO
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
The multitasking clinician: Decision-making and cognitive demand during and after team handoffs in emergency care
Archana Laxmisan, Forogh Hakimzada, Osman R. Sayan, Robert A. Green, Jiajie Zhang, Vimla L. Patel
International Journal of Medical Informatics - Vol. 76, Issue 11, pages 801-811
Abstract Full Text Full-Text PDF (628 KB)
Towards a hybrid method to categorize interruptions and activities in healthcare
Juliana J. Brixey, David J. Robinson, Craig W. Johnson, Todd R. Johnson, James P. Turley, Vimla L. Patel, Jiajie Zhang
International Journal of Medical Informatics - Vol. 76, Issue 11, Pages 812-820
Abstract Full Text Full-Text PDF (580 KB)
Monday, February 18, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Payment for performance in health care
Russell Mannion, Huw T O Davies
BMJ 2008;336:306-308,
[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Improving quality and safety of hospital care: a reappraisal and an agenda for clinically relevant reform
I. A. Scott, P. J. Poole, S. Jayathissa
Internal Medicine Journal (2008) 38 (1), 44–55.
Abstract References Full Text HTML Full Text PDF (128 KB)
Editorial
On the elusive grail of health-service quality
D. Gorman, J. Kolbe, K. Callaghan, J. Scott
Internal Medicine Journal (2008) 38 (1), 5–7.
Summary References Full Text HTML Full Text PDF (54 KB)
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Healthcare Commission - Learning from investigations
In this report the Healthcare Commission reviewed all investigations undertaken in England from August 2004 to April 2007 on serious failings in healthcare services.
The report highlighted the importance of good leadership, effective management and systematic use of information.
Web summary
Full report (pdf)
Monday, February 11, 2008
Cross-Sectional Versus Sequential Quality Indicators of Risk Factor Management in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
Jaco Voorham; Petra Denig; Bruce H. R. Wolffenbuttel; Flora M. Haaijer-Ruskamp
Medical Care. 46(2):133-141, February 2008.
Abstract HTML PDF (459 K)
Friday, February 08, 2008
Dealing with complaints
Judith Cave, Jane Dacre
BMJ 2008;336:326-328
[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]
Related Articles
Saying sorry is not admission of liability
Emma Cuzner
BMJ 2008;336:291
[Extract] [Full text]
The value of complaints
Fiona Godlee
BMJ 2008;336,
[Extract] [Full text]
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Using Knowledge of Multiple Levels of Variation in Care to Target Performance Incentives to Providers.
Marc N. Turenne; Richard A. Hirth; Qing Pan; Robert A. Wolfe; Joseph M. Messana; John R. C. Wheeler
Medical Care. 46(2):120-126, February 2008.
Abstract HTML PDF (261 K)
Editorial
Can Multi-Level Research Help Us Design Pay-for-Performance Programs?
Young, Gary J. JD, PhD
Medical Care. 46(2):109-111, February 2008.
HTML PDF (121 K)
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
RAND - Evaluation of Severity-Adjusted DRG Systems
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) asked the RAND Corporation to evaluate alternative systems that might be used by the PPS to classify discharges into severity-adjusted diagnosis-related groups. This interim report presents the preliminary results.
CMS proposed in the Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08) to adopt a different system (Medicare-Severity or MS-DRGs.
The addendum reports findings with respect how the MS-DRGs compare to the other severity-adjusted systems.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Use of the false discovery rate when comparing multiple health care providers.
Hayley E. Jones , David I. Ohlssen , David J. Spiegelhalter
J Clin Epidemiol. 2008 Mar;61(3):232-240.
Abstract Full Text Full-Text PDF (405 KB)
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Integrating the chronic-care model and the ACGME competencies
using shared medical appointments to focus on systems-based practice
S R Kirsh and D C Aron
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 15-19
[Extract] [Full text] [PDF]
Communication gaps and readmissions to hospital for patients aged 75 years and older
observational study
E M A Witherington, O M Pirzada, and A J Avery
Qual Saf Health Care 2008; 17: 71-75.
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
Thursday, January 31, 2008
AHRQ - Assessing Quality of Care for Diabetes
www.ahrq.gov/qual/diabetescare/
This report prepared by investigators at the University of Michigan Health System for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) discusses recent improvements in the processes of diabetes care and the lack of corresponding improvements in risk factor control.
The ultimate goal of quality measurement in diabetes is to motivate quality improvement and decrease long-term diabetes complications.
full report (PDF File, 415 KB)
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Impact of the Present-on-Admission Indicator on Hospital Quality Measurement
Experience With the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Inpatient Quality Indicators.
Laurent G. Glance; Turner M. Osler; Dana B. Mukamel; Andrew W. Dick
Medical Care. 46(2):112-119, February 2008.
Abstract HTML PDF (525 K)
Editorial
Measuring Quality.
Ash, Arlene
Medical Care. 46(2):105-108, February 2008.
HTML PDF (151 K)
Identifying In-Hospital Venous Thromboembolism (VTE): A Comparison of Claims-Based Approaches With the Rochester Epidemiology Project VTE Cohort.
Medical Care. 46(2):127-132, February 2008.
Cynthia L. Leibson; Jack Needleman; Peter Buerhaus; John A. Heit; L Joseph Melton III; James M. Naessens; Kent R. Bailey; Tanya M. Petterson; Jeanine E. Ransom; Marcelline R. Harris
Abstract HTML PDF (230 K)
Monday, January 28, 2008
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Lost Opportunities: How Physicians Communicate About Medical Errors
Jane Garbutt, Amy D. Waterman, Julie M. Kapp, William Claiborne Dunagan, Wendy Levinson, Victoria Fraser, and Thomas H. Gallagher
Health Affairs, January/February 2008; 27(1): 246-255.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Proceedings from a symposium on nursing and patient safety
Nursing Research
January/February 2008, Volume 57, Issue 1 Supplement 1
Navigating the Perfect Storm: Balancing a Culture of Safety With Workforce Challenges.
Ada Sue Hinshaw
Abstract HTML PDF (252 K)
Nursing Practice and Work Environment Issues in the 21st Century: A Leadership Challenge.
Milisa Manojlovich; Jane Barnsteiner; Linda Burnes Bolton; Joanne Disch; Sanjay Saint
Abstract HTML PDF (82 K)
The Perfect Storm: Patient Safety and Nursing Shortages Within the Context of Health Policy and Evidence-Based Practice.
AkkeNeel Talsma; Patricia A. Grady; Suzanne Feetham; Jan Heinrich; Donald M. Steinwachs
Abstract HTML PDF (174 K)
Charting the Course for Patient Safety: Closing Comments.
Gloria Smith
Abstract HTML PDF (63 K)
Monday, January 21, 2008
Health Care Quality Indicators Project - 2006 data collection update report: A new OECD Health Working Paper
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released the Health Working Paper No. 29 from the Health Care Quality Indicators Project.
This report is an update to the OECD Health Working Paper No. 22, and reports on the results of a second round of data collection.
Data is presented on an augmented indicator set considered fit for the purpose of making international comparisons on quality of health care.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Rare Adverse Medical Events in VA Inpatient Care: Reliability Limits to Using Patient Safety Indicators as Performance Measures
Alan N. West, William B. Weeks, James P. Bagian
Health Services Research 2008 43:1p1 249
Abstract References Full Text HTML Full Text PDF (138 KB)
Nurse Staffing Levels: Impact of Organizational Characteristics and Registered Nurse Supply
Mary A. Blegen, Thomas Vaughn, Carol P. Vojir
Health Services Research 2008 43:1p1 154
Abstract References Full Text HTML Full Text PDF (128 KB)
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Intelligent Information: A National System for Monitoring Clinical Performance
Alex Bottle, Paul Aylin
Health Services Research 2008 43:1p1 10
Abstract References Full Text HTML Full Text PDF
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Are High-Quality Cardiac Surgeons Less Likely to Operate on High-Risk Patients Compared to Low-Quality Surgeons? Evidence from New York State
Laurent G. Glance, Andrew Dick, Dana B. Mukamel, Yue Li, Turner M. Osler
Health Services Research 2008 43:1p1 300
Abstract References Full Text HTML Full Text PDF (99 KB)
The CABG Surgery Volume-Outcome Relationship: Temporal Trends and Selection Effects in California, 1998-2004
James P. Marcin, Zhongmin Li, Richard L. Kravitz, Jian J. Dai, David M. Rocke, Patrick S. Romano
Health Services Research 2008 43:1p1 174
Abstract References Full Text HTML Full Text PDF Supplementary material
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Evaluation of the Use of AHRQ and Other Quality Indicators
http://www.ahrq.gov/about/evaluations/qualityindicators/
This report prepared by RAND Health assess the position of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) quality indicators (QIs) in the quality indicator "market.
- Who is using the AHRQ QIs today, and for what purposes?
- What have users' experiences been, and what unmet needs do they still have?
- Who else is developing and/or distributing indicators similar to the AHRQ QIs?
- What has been the impact of the AHRQ QIs on the quality of care delivered to patients?
PDF File (670 KB)
Friday, January 11, 2008
On the trail of quality and safety in health care
Richard Grol, Donald M Berwick, Michel Wensing
BMJ 2008;336:74-76
[Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Using control charts to monitor quality of hospital care with administrative data
Michael Coory, Stephen Duckett, and Kirstine Sketcher-Baker
Int J Qual Health Care 2008 20: 31-39
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Evidence for the Effect of Disease Management: Is $1 Billion a Year a Good Investment?
Soeren Mattke; Michael Seid; and Sai Ma
Am J Manag Care. 2007;13:670-676
Abstract : Full Text : PDF : Appendix
RAND News Release
Healthcare Commission Annual Report 2006/2007
State of Healthcare 2007
The Healthcare Commission released a new independent report on the state of healthcare in England and Wales.
The Commission makes six recommendations to the government and healthcare providers:
- improve the planning and commissioning of services;
- improve access outside the waiting time targets;
- promote a culture of safety more effectively;
- improve healthcare for children and young people;
- demonstrate more sensitivity to the needs of the individual;
- and use information better.
Download the State of Healthcare 2007 report (PDF 1510kb) (Opens new window)
Download the Welsh State of Healthcare 2007 report: Cyflwr Gofal Iechyd 2007 (PDF 1770kb) (Opens new window)
Press release
Find out about the state of healthcare in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Monday, January 07, 2008
ISQua's 24th International Conference
www.isqua.org/isquaPages/Conferences.html#boston
The International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) published abstracts and slides from the 24th International Conference held in Boston in 2007.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Friday, January 04, 2008
Effects of study methodology on adverse outcome occurrence and mortality
Perla J. Marang-van de Mheen, Evert-Jan F. Hollander, and Job Kievit
Int J Qual Health Care 2007 19: 399-406
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Quality of Care and Mortality Among Patients With Stroke: A Nationwide Follow-up Study.
Ingeman, Annette; Pedersen, Lars; Hundborg, Heidi H.; Petersen, Palle; Zielke, Susanne ; Mainz, Jan; Bartels, Paul; Johnsen, Soren P.
Medical Care. 46(1):63-69, January 2008.
Abstract HTML PDF (262 K)
Hospital Variation in Use of Secondary Preventive Medicine After Discharge for First Acute Myocardial Infarction During 1995-2004.
Medical Care. 46(1):70-77, January 2008.
Rasmussen, Soren; Abildstrom, Steen Z.; Rasmussen, Jeppe N.; Gislason, Gunnar H.; Schramm, Tina K.; Folke, Fredrik; Kober, Lars ; Torp-Pedersen, Christian; Madsen, Mette
Abstract HTML PDF (314 K)
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Do Postoperative Complications Vary by Hospital Teaching Status?
Vartak, Smruti; Ward, Marcia M.; Vaughn, Thomas E.
Medical Care. 46(1):25-32, January 2008.
The Costs of Nosocomial Infections.
Kilgore, Meredith L. ; Ghosh, Kathakali ; Beavers, C Martin ; Wong, Daisy Y. ; Hymel, Patrick A., Brossette, Stephen E.
Medical Care. 46(1):101-104, January 2008.
Abstract HTML PDF (185 K)
Saturday, December 29, 2007
AHRQ - Practice-Based Research Networks
pbrn.ahrq.gov/portal/server.pt
Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs) are groups of primary care clinicians and practices working together to answer community-based health care questions and translate research findings into practice. PBRNs engage clinicians in quality improvement activities and an evidence-based culture in primary care practice
Thursday, December 27, 2007
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