International Journal for Quality in Health Care

Editorial:

Liam J. Donaldson

In terms of safety
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on September 7, 2006
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 325-326; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl041 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Papers:

Paula Vallejo, Rosa Maria Saura, Rosa Sunol, Vahe Kazandjian, Victoria Ureña, and Jordi Mauri

A proposed adaptation of the EFQM fundamental concepts of excellence to health care based on the PATH framework
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 327-335; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl037 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Udo Nabitz, Mark Schramade, and Gerard Schippers

Evaluating treatment process redesign by applying the EFQM Excellence Model
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on August 26, 2006
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 336-345; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl033 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Krit Pongpirul, Jiruth Sriratanaban, Santawat Asavaroengchai, Jadej Thammatach-Aree, and Poranee Laoitthi

Comparison of health care professionals’ and surveyors’ opinions on problems and obstacles in implementing quality management system in Thailand: a national survey
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on September 1, 2006
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 346-351; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl031 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Els Steeman, Philip Moons, Koen Milisen, Nele De Bal, Sabina De Geest, Cécile De Froidmont, Véronique Tellier, Christiane Gosset, and Ivo Abraham

Implementation of discharge management for geriatric patients at risk of readmission or institutionalization
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on July 22, 2006
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 352-358; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl026 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Laurent Boyer, Patrice Francois, Elisabeth Doutre, Georges Weil, and Jose Labarere

Perception and use of the results of patient satisfaction surveys by care providers in a French teaching hospital
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on August 24, 2006
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 359-364; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl029 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Karin Verkerk, Haske Van Veenendaal, Johan L. Severens, Erik J. M. Hendriks, and Jako S. Burgers

Considered judgement in evidence-based guideline development
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on September 7, 2006
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 365-369; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl040 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nicholas G. Castle

Nurse Aides’ ratings of the resident safety culture in nursing homes
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on September 7, 2006
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 370-376; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl038 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Andrew Smart

A multi-dimensional model of clinical utility
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on September 2, 2006
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 377-382; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl034 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Megan-Jane Johnstone and Olga Kanitsaki

Culture, language, and patient safety: making the link
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on September 6, 2006
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 383-388; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl039 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letter to the Editor:

Subhash C. Arya, Nirmala Agarwal, and Shekhar Agarwal

Re: Reduction of broad-spectrum antibiotic use with computerized decision support in an intensive care unit
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on September 1, 2006
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 389; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl042 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ISQUA Page:

ISQUA PAGE
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 390; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl051 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Spanish Abstracts:

Abstracts en este número
Int J Qual Health Care 2006 18: 391-394; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl048 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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