Quality of Orthodontic Care

ISBN-13: 9789051994797 Publisher: IOS Press Publication date: 01/01/2001 Series: Biomedical and Health Research Series , #32 Pages: 244 Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.56(d) The objective of the EURO-QUAL programme has been to improve the quality of care for the individual patient. At the same time the need for harmonisation of health care in Europe was recognised. This Quality Improvement System (QIS) for orthodontic care in Europe comprises of 'Guidelines for how to implement a QIS' and reference material from the project teams: Financial Resources, Professional Development, Consumer Satisfaction, and Industrial Co-operation. In this respect the following topics are discussed: * The differences and similarities in local (national) quality initiatives. * The use of databases, as a technique to improve quality by comparing one's own performance against that of colleagues. * The influence of the different national systems of funding on both the amount of care provided as well