Quality Measurement in Healthcare (häftad, eng)

A comprehensive guide to improving outcomes and value-based care In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, delivering high-quality care is increasingly critical. Edited by leading experts in the field, Quality Measurement in Healthcare is an essential resource for understanding how to define, implement, and leverage quality measurement to drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.

Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this comprehensive book equips readers with the tools to evaluate care delivery, address disparities, enhance patient safety, and navigate the complexities of value-based care and payment policy. With 15 expertly curated chapters divided into four sections—defining quality, measuring quality, driving change, and future evolution—Quality Measurement in Healthcare provides a detailed exploration of the history, methodologies, and applications of quality measurement.

The chapters delve into critical topics such as patient-reported outcomes, electronic health records, diagnostic accuracy, and rural healthcare challenges. Empowering readers to identify care gaps, implement targeted interventions, and achieve accountability, all while advancing equitable access and optimizing outcomes, Quality Measurement in Healthcare: Provides an international perspective, with lessons applicable to healthcare systems worldwideContains focused chapters on cutting-edge topics such as patient-reported outcomes, diagnostic accuracy, and rural healthcareExamines disparities in healthcare and strategies to address them through quality metricsIncludes real-world examples highlighting the connections between theoretical concepts and practical applicationLists discussion questions at the end of each chapter to foster reflection in academic and professional settings Written by globally recognized experts in public health, policy, and quality improvement, Quality Measurement in Healthcare is perfect for undergraduate and graduate public health students, as well as professionals in healthcare quality measurement, quality improvement, and policy.

Format	Häftad
Omfång	288 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	John Wiley & Sons Inc
Utgivningsdatum	2025-08-01
ISBN	9781394219391