Assessing Quality Improvement Strategies in European Healthcare
Author Information
Author(s): Vallejo P, Suñol R
Primary Institution: Avedis Donabedian University Institute–Autonomous University of Barcelona
Hypothesis
Can different quality improvement strategies effectively enhance healthcare quality for cross-border patients in Europe?
Conclusion
The study provides evidence-based recommendations for improving healthcare quality and safety for patients receiving care across EU borders.
Supporting Evidence
- The MARQuIS project involved eight leading European organizations in healthcare quality.
- The study identified variations in quality improvement policies across participating countries.
- Recommendations were made for promoting convergence and mutual learning in healthcare quality.
Takeaway
This study looked at how to make healthcare better for people who travel to other countries in Europe for treatment.
Methodology
The study involved a field test across 389 hospitals in eight EU countries to assess quality improvement strategies.
Limitations
Differences in healthcare systems and languages among EU member states posed challenges to the study.
Participant Demographics
Participants included hospitals from eight EU countries.
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