Assessment of maternal health care quality: conceptual and methodologic issues.

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D S Lane, H R Kelman

Abstract

Past efforts in assessment of the quality of maternity care have been analyzed in order to develop an evaluation framework that will have utility and applicability beyond a specific program, population, or health discipline. Presently available evaluation approaches have focused attention on either "high risk" populations or upon women experiencing a complicated pregnancy or delivery. Quality has been defined as the extent to which normative or empirically derived standards of obstetrical care have been applied. An alternative approach is suggested which conceives of the pregnancy as a normal physiological event but with the potentiality of either causing or exacerbating social or health problems. Maternity care quality is viewed as the application of those necessary health and health-related services that are required to safeguard the health of the mother and offspring, minimize the noxious consequences of pre-existing or concurrent health hazards or conditions, and upgrade the health and social functioning of those women who require it. Additionally, the system of services should be functionally organized to optimize care. Indicators of quality are suggested which incorporate structural, process, and outcome variables, and wh...Continue Reading

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Feb 28, 2014·Health Research Policy and Systems·Karen GrimmerPhilip Weinstein
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Apr 15, 2016·International Journal of Preventive Medicine·Chinomnso C NnebueChristian C Ibeh
Mar 1, 1994·Cadernos de saúde pública·L M Silva, V L Formigli

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