Systematic review: the evidence that publishing patient care performance data improves quality of care

Category Structured summary of systematic reviews
JournalDatabase of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE)
Year 2008
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CRD SUMMARY:

This review evaluated the effect of publicly reported performance data in a range of different settings. The authors concluded that while there appeared to be some quality improvement activity at the hospital level, elsewhere, the effects on effectiveness, safety and patient-centeredness remain unclear. The authors’ cautious conclusions seem to reflect the evidence presented and are likely reliable.
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First added on: Jun 08, 2012