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The Donabedian Model

The Donabedian Model provides a framework for examining healthcare quality with three components: Structure, describing the context of care delivery including facilities, equipment, and staffing; Process, denoting the interactions between patients and providers throughout healthcare delivery such as diagnosis and treatment; and Outcome, referring to the effects of care on patient and population health status including changes in health, behaviors, knowledge, satisfaction, and quality of life.

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The Donabedian Model

The Donabedian Model provides a framework for examining healthcare quality with three components: Structure, describing the context of care delivery including facilities, equipment, and staffing; Process, denoting the interactions between patients and providers throughout healthcare delivery such as diagnosis and treatment; and Outcome, referring to the effects of care on patient and population health status including changes in health, behaviors, knowledge, satisfaction, and quality of life.

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The Donabedian Model

..is a conceptual model that provides a framework for examining


health services and evaluating the quality of care.
Structure
Describes the context in which care is delivered
Includes the physical facility, equipment, and human resources
Process
Denotes the transactions between patients and providers throughout
the delivery of healthcare
Includes diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and patient education
Outcome
Refers to the effects of healthcare on the health status of patients and
populations
Includes changes in health status, behavior, or knowledge as well as
patient satisfaction and health-related quality of life

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