Concepts of quality and the provision of periodontal care: a survey

Journal of Periodontology
M Marcus, V Spolsky

Abstract

This is a survey of various concepts of quality of care in the health care field and their application to periodontics. Definitions of quality care, measuring and improving quality, third party payment and quality of care, and the role of periodontists in managing quality are presented. The definitions of quality care include the following dimensions: access, appropriateness, technical quality, and the art of care. Examples of each of these dimensions are presented, and their implications for quality assessment are discussed. Emphasis is placed on appropriateness of care and the strengths and weaknesses of mechanisms for deriving evidence-based decision making. The use of randomized clinical trials (RCT), employing expert opinion such as consensus panels, and meta-analysis are discussed as they apply to appropriateness of periodontal treatment. Work in the area of technical quality of care (i.e., the third dimension of quality care) has resulted in the development of quality assurance guidelines. Examples of guidelines and practice parameters such as those developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and by various dental specialties are presented. The fourth dimension of quality deals with the art of care. It focuses on ...Continue Reading

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