Researching Health Sector Accreditation
Author Information
Author(s): Jeffrey Braithwaite, Johanna Westbrook, Marjorie Pawsey, David Greenfield, Justine Naylor, Rick Iedema, Bill Runciman, Sally Redman, Christine Jorm, Maureen Robinson, Sally Nathan, Robert Gibberd
Primary Institution: University of New South Wales
Hypothesis
How can we best research the validity, impact, and value of accreditation processes in health care?
Conclusion
The study proposes a multi-method research design to assess the validity and impact of health sector accreditation.
Supporting Evidence
- Accreditation is seen as a valid indicator of high quality organizational performance.
- The study aims to stimulate debate on the role of accreditation in health care.
- Accreditation processes consume considerable health care resources.
Takeaway
This study is trying to figure out if getting accredited makes hospitals better at taking care of patients.
Methodology
A multi-method research approach incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-selection among participating and non-participating health services.
Limitations
The study cannot show causation due to confounding variables and the nature of accreditation processes.
Participant Demographics
Health services in Australia, including public and private hospitals.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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