The Importance of Measuring Quality of Care at the End of Life
- 1 March 1998
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Hospice Journal
- Vol. 13 (1-2) , 117-138
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0742-969x.1998.11882892
Abstract
Although designed to respond to acute illness, the current health care system must increasingly provide care for people living longer with chronic diseases. Evaluation of the quality of this care must utilize appropriate measurements, study populations, and outcomes. Current quality measures and major studies of quality of care are highlighted. A framework for measuring quality of care is outlined. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-342-9678. E-mail address: getinfo@haworth.com]Keywords
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