N257 Week 4

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What is the term for research that focuses on the end results of patient care and whose purpose is to appraise quality?

outcomes research
What are the three main concepts of Donabedian's Theory?
- health
- subjects of care
- providers of care
What are the three components of health in Donabedian's Theory?
- Physical-physiological function
- Psychological function
- Social function
What are the three components of subjects of care in Donabedian's Theory?
- Patient or person
- Families
- Communities
What are the five components of providers of care in Donabedian's Theory?
- Individual practitioner
- Organization of providers (hospital, clinic, etc)
- Patient
- Family
- Community
What are Donabedian's three objects/focus for evaluating quality healthcare?
- evaluating outcomes
- evaluation process
- evaluating structure
What are some common outcomes that outcomes research studies?
- clinical end points
- functional status
- general well-being
- satisfaction with care
- cost
What are the three components of the evaluating process?
- standards of care
- practice styles
- costs of care

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N257 Week 4

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Questions from N257 Week 4 for the midterm exam

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