Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: Potential quality measures and a summary of existing data to support or refute the relationship between the processes of care proposed in the indicators and relevant clinical outcomes were developed through a comprehensive literature review. The proposed measures and literature summary were presented to a multidisciplinary panel of experts in arthritis and pain. Using a modification of the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method, the panel rated each proposed measure for its validity as a measure of health care quality. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Sufficient scientific evidence and expert consensus exist to support a comprehensive set of measures to assess the quality of heath care for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and analgesics use. These measures can be used to gain an understanding of the quality of care for patients with arthritis.
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Authors | Catherine H MacLean, Kenneth G Saag, Daniel H Solomon, Sally C Morton, Sarah Sampsel, John H Klippel |
Journal | Arthritis and rheumatism
(Arthritis Rheum)
Vol. 51
Issue 2
Pg. 193-202
(Apr 15 2004)
ISSN: 0004-3591 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15077259
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Topics |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
(therapeutic use)
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
(drug therapy)
- Foundations
- Humans
- Osteoarthritis
(drug therapy)
- Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
(methods)
- Quality Assurance, Health Care
(methods)
- Rheumatology
(standards)
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