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Exploring how information exchange issues mediate the influence of communication and administrative support on quality and patient safety
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur 1–16.
Published: 23 March 2026
...S. Vijayasree; P. Praveen Kumar; K.C. Raja Shree Purpose Patient safety and quality are crucial in hospital-based healthcare services. Information exchange is a dominating component in enhancing the safety and quality of patient care services. Therefore, this research explores the direct...
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Building quality culture through accreditation: a PRECEDE-guided exploration of leadership in clinical units
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur 1–15.
Published: 08 January 2026
... the predisposing, enabling and reinforcing factors that shape leadership practices and influence the development of a quality-oriented organisational culture. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative hermeneutic approach was employed, combining individual and group semi-structured interviews and participant...
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Challenges of accreditation in hospitals and their operational solutions
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur 1–17.
Published: 08 January 2026
...Mahnaz Afshari; Rasoul Corani Bahador; Samira Alirezaei Purpose Monitoring and evaluation are crucial for healthcare quality assurance. This study systematically aims to explore the unique challenges encountered during the implementation of mandatory hospital accreditation in a centralized...
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The application of generative AI to healthcare regulation
Available to PurchaseJohn Farrelly, James V. Lucey, Gary Kiernan, Laura McQuaid, Pawel Stepala, Sandra Conroy, Stephen O' Rourke, Cathal James White, Cathal Leahy, Niall Clarke, Hector Chavez Hernandez, Louis Keyes, Stephen Neville
Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2025) 38 (4): 358–369.
Published: 13 October 2025
... (GenAI), specifically Microsoft Copilot 365, in automating the drafting of regulatory reports for a national healthcare regulator. The initiative aimed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of AI technologies in reducing manual effort, maintaining quality and accuracy of report and enhancing...
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Quality management control by Six Sigma metrics operating curves for a medical services organization
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2025) 38 (4): 292–317.
Published: 16 September 2025
... approach supported by mathematics and statistical quality control, where the performance of the system’s quality was evaluated, supported by a sensitivity analysis with the creation of dynamic tables and operation curves of the six sigma metrics. Findings A method for evaluating the quality...
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Customized patient clothing and patient satisfaction
Available to PurchaseKhorshid Vaskooi-Eshkevari, Fatemeh Mirbazegh, Mojtaba Soltani-Kermanshahi, Mahin Sabzali-Poursarab-Saeedi, Sadaf Alipour
Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2019) 32 (3): 635–644.
Published: 15 April 2019
..., material and ease of wear. The third section consisted of an open-ended question on the patient’s suggestions about the modifications proposed for the clothing design. Clothing Quality Privacy Satisfaction Coverage Patient Providing decent clothing to patients is an issue that should...
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Lean healthcare: scale, scope and sustainability
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2018) 31 (7): 684–696.
Published: 13 August 2018
...Cory R.A. Hallam; Carolina Contreras Purpose Lean healthcare is highlighted in the literature as an approach to quality improvement and operational efficiency. The purpose of this paper is to study how Lean healthcare has been implemented by analyzing empirical outcomes. Design/methodology...
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Improving the quality of nutrition in pediatric trauma
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2017) 30 (6): 539–544.
Published: 14 August 2017
... of hospital stay. The purpose of this paper is to review the current nutrition support practices for pediatric trauma patients at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), describe patient demographics and identify areas to improve the quality of patient care. Design/methodology/approach A retrospective chart...
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Comparing and improving chronic illness primary care in Sweden and the USA
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2016) 29 (5): 582–595.
Published: 13 June 2016
... and practical improvements by comparing the two countries. Many enhancements are low cost and the proportionate reduction in suffering and costs they bring is high. Chronic illness Evidence-based healthcare Health information technology Primary healthcare Quality Service delivery organization...
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Implementing quality initiatives in healthcare organizations: drivers and challenges
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2014) 27 (3): 166–181.
Published: 03 April 2014
...Abdallah Abdallah Purpose – Various quality initiatives seem to have successful implementation in some healthcare organizations yet fail in others. This paper sets out to study the literature trying to understand drivers and challenges facing quality initiatives implementation in healthcare...
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Technology and medication errors: impact in nursing homes
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2014) 27 (3): 244–258.
Published: 03 April 2014
... and to guide actions. The MDT that we consider does not include a barcode medication administration system. Technology Safety Quality Medication errors Long-term healthcare The Institute of Medicine (1999) published a report estimating that medical errors occurred in more than 3.7 percent...
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Healthcare service quality: towards a broad definition
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2013) 26 (3): 203–219.
Published: 15 March 2013
...Ali Mohammad Mosadeghrad Purpose The main purpose of this study is to define healthcare quality to encompass healthcare stakeholder needs and expectations because healthcare quality has varying definitions for clients, professionals, managers, policy makers and payers. Design/methodology...
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Healthcare quality improvement – policy implications and practicalities
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2012) 25 (7): 565–581.
Published: 31 August 2012
...Ann Elizabeth Esain; Sharon J. Williams; Sandeep Gakhal; Lynne Caley; Matthew W. Cooke Purpose This article aims to explore quality improvement (QI) at individual, group and organisational level. It also aims to identify restraining forces using formative evaluation and discuss implications...
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Managing healthcare quality in Ghana: a necessity of patient satisfaction
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2011) 24 (7): 548–563.
Published: 06 September 2011
...Roger Ayimbillah Atinga; Gordon Abekah‐Nkrumah; Kwame Ameyaw Domfeh Purpose The study aims to examine how communication, provider courtesy, support/care, environment of the facility and waiting time significantly predict patients' satisfaction with quality of healthcare in two hospitals located...
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Examining quality and efficiency of the US healthcare system
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2011) 24 (5): 366–388.
Published: 14 June 2011
...Sameer Kumar; Neha S. Ghildayal; Ronak N. Shah Purpose The fundamental concern of this research study is to learn the quality and efficiency of US healthcare services. It seeks to examine the impact of quality and efficiency on various stakeholders to achieve the best value for each dollar spent...
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Factors affecting nurses' perceptions of patient safety
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2011) 24 (4): 274–283.
Published: 03 May 2011
...Ari Mwachofi; Stephen L. Walston; Badran A. Al‐Omar Purpose Nurses heavily influence patient care quality and safety. This paper aims to examine socioeconomic and organizational/system factors affecting patient safety and quality perceptions. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire...
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Patient, staff and physician satisfaction: a new model, instrument and their implications
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2011) 24 (2): 178–191.
Published: 08 February 2011
... in healthcare settings. Also, the feedback gained from this method is actionable and can be used to make strategic improvements that will impact business and ultimately increase profitability. Originality/value The paper's real value is pinpointing specific quality improvement areas based not just...
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Swedish healthcare management practices and quality improvement work: development trends
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2011) 24 (2): 101–123.
Published: 08 February 2011
... management research with a unique survey. Through two measurements made in 2003 and 2007, several important trends about how healthcare organisations are managed and developed are identified. Management technique Health services Quality Sweden The Swedish healthcare system produces high quality...
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What is, could be better: Swedish women's perceptions of their intrapartal care during planned vaginal birth
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2011) 24 (1): 81–95.
Published: 11 January 2011
...Ann‐Kristin Sandin‐Bojö; Linda J. Kvist; Marie Berg; Bodil Wilde Larsson Purpose The aim of this study is to describe how Swedish women, planned for vaginal birth, perceive the quality of intrapartal care that they receive and the subjective importance they ascribe to their care. Design...
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur (2010) 23 (7)
Published: 07 September 2010
... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 --> Personal health Quality Health services Article Type: News and views From: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Volume 23, Issue 7 Keywords: Personal health, Quality, Health services In a blunt...
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