The Fourth Dimension

What we talk about when we talk about quality of care

April 27, 2023 WHO Regional Office for Europe Season 1 Episode 1
What we talk about when we talk about quality of care
The Fourth Dimension
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The Fourth Dimension
What we talk about when we talk about quality of care
Apr 27, 2023 Season 1 Episode 1
WHO Regional Office for Europe

The concept of quality of care in health policy has been receiving increased attention over the last couple of decades.  The literature on quality of care has increased three-fold since the 1990s.  Most recently, quality of care is mentioned in the context of the sustainable development goals.  Despite this universal acceptance of its importance, however, there is not a common understanding of what quality of care actually is and what it entails, let alone what needs to be done to improve it.

More about Quality of Care from WHO: https://www.who.int/health-topics/universal-health-coverage/quality-of-care#tab=tab_1


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The concept of quality of care in health policy has been receiving increased attention over the last couple of decades.  The literature on quality of care has increased three-fold since the 1990s.  Most recently, quality of care is mentioned in the context of the sustainable development goals.  Despite this universal acceptance of its importance, however, there is not a common understanding of what quality of care actually is and what it entails, let alone what needs to be done to improve it.

More about Quality of Care from WHO: https://www.who.int/health-topics/universal-health-coverage/quality-of-care#tab=tab_1