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Abstract
In a landmark article published 50 years ago, Avedis Donabedian proposed using the triad of structure, process, and outcome to evaluate the quality of health care. That triad, along with his eventual seven pillars of quality, continues to inform efforts to improve care.
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Title
Donabedian’s Lasting Framework for Health Care Quality
Author
Ayanian, John Z; Markel, Howard 1
1 From the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation (J.Z.A., H.M.), the Departments of Internal Medicine (J.Z.A.) and Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases (H.M.), the Medical School (J.Z.A., H.M.), the Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health (J.Z.A., H.M.), the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (J.Z.A.), and the Center for the History of Medicine (H.M.), all at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
1 From the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation (J.Z.A., H.M.), the Departments of Internal Medicine (J.Z.A.) and Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases (H.M.), the Medical School (J.Z.A., H.M.), the Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health (J.Z.A., H.M.), the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (J.Z.A.), and the Center for the History of Medicine (H.M.), all at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Pages
205-207
Section
Perspective
Publication year
2016
Publication date
Jul 21, 2016
Website
ISSN
00284793
e-ISSN
15334406
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1806105238
Copyright
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