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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedSmith B, McDuff J, Naierman N
What consumers want to know about quality when choosing a hospice provider.
This study drew on focus group and survey data collected in 5 metropolitan areas to learn more about hospice quality data. The researchers found that participants placed top priority on measures related to pain and symptom management. The National Quality Forum-approved measures resonate well with consumers, who also appear to be ready for access to data on the quality of hospice providers.
AHRQ-funded; HS021870.
Citation: Smith B, McDuff J, Naierman N .
What consumers want to know about quality when choosing a hospice provider.
Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2015 Jun;32(4):393-400. doi: 10.1177/1049909114524475.
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Keywords: Caregiving, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Shared Decision Making, Palliative Care, Provider Performance, Public Reporting, Quality of Care, Quality Indicators (QIs)
Damberg CL, McNamara P
AHRQ Author: McNamara P
Postscript: research agenda to guide the next generation of public reports for consumers.
The authors identified five areas for additional public reporting tools research that, if addressed, could foster better design and delivery of quality and cost information to consumers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Damberg CL, McNamara P .
Postscript: research agenda to guide the next generation of public reports for consumers.
Med Care Res Rev 2014 Oct;71(5 Suppl):97s-107s. doi: 10.1177/1077558714535982.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Shared Decision Making, Quality of Care, Health Services Research (HSR), Public Reporting
Hussey PS, Luft HS, McNamara P
AHRQ Author: McNamara P
Public reporting of provider performance at a crossroads in the United States: summary of current barriers and recommendations on how to move forward.
The authors presented a vision statement and 10 recommendations for public reports to achieve their potential for engaging and informing consumers.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded.
Citation: Hussey PS, Luft HS, McNamara P .
Public reporting of provider performance at a crossroads in the United States: summary of current barriers and recommendations on how to move forward.
Med Care Res Rev 2014 Oct;71(5 Suppl):5s-16s. doi: 10.1177/1077558714535980.
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Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Quality of Care, Provider: Health Personnel, Provider Performance, Public Reporting