International Journal for Quality in Health Care

Papers:

Kieran Walshe

Understanding what works—and why—in quality improvement: the need for theory-driven evaluation
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on March 2, 2007
Int J Qual Health Care 2007 19: 57-59; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzm004 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Chandrika Divi, Richard G. Koss, Stephen P. Schmaltz, and Jerod M. Loeb

Language proficiency and adverse events in US hospitals: a pilot study
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on February 2, 2007
Int J Qual Health Care 2007 19: 60-67; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl069 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

John Stanback, Susan Griffey, Pamela Lynam, Cathy Ruto, and Stirling Cummings

Improving adherence to family planning guidelines in Kenya: an experiment
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on February 2, 2007
Int J Qual Health Care 2007 19: 68-73; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl072 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paula Vallejo, Ana Ruiz-Sancho, Maria Domínguez, Maria José Ayuso, Lourdes Méndez, José Romo, Lourdes Ontoria, Paz Rodriquez, Carlota Seriñá, and Celso Arango

Improving quality at the hospital psychiatric ward level through the use of the EFQM model
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on February 2, 2007
Int J Qual Health Care 2007 19: 74-79; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl074 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Kim Eva Dickson, Joanne Ashton, and Judy-Marie Smith

Does setting adolescent-friendly standards improve the quality of care in clinics? Evidence from South Africa
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on February 2, 2007
Int J Qual Health Care 2007 19: 80-89; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl070 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Mirella Minkman, Kees Ahaus, and Robbert Huijsman

Performance improvement based on integrated quality management models: what evidence do we have? A systematic literature review
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on February 2, 2007
Int J Qual Health Care 2007 19: 90-104; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl071 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reg Morris, Olivia Payne, and Anna Lambert

Patient, carer and staff experience of a hospital-based stroke service
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on February 2, 2007
Int J Qual Health Care 2007 19: 105-112; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl073 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Sirkku Rankinen, Sanna Salanterä, Katja Heikkinen, Kirsi Johansson, Anne Kaljonen, Heli Virtanen, and Helena Leino-Kilpi

Expectations and received knowledge by surgical patients
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on February 2, 2007
Int J Qual Health Care 2007 19: 113-119; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzl075 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Jette Ammentorp, Anne Mette Rasmussen, Betty Nørgaard, Edel Kirketerp, and Poul-Erik Kofoed

Electronic questionnaires for measuring parent satisfaction and as a basis for quality improvement
International Journal for Quality in Health Care Advance Access published on February 20, 2007
Int J Qual Health Care 2007 19: 120-124; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzm001 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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Abstracts en este número
Int J Qual Health Care 2007 19: e1-e4; doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzm012 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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