PHA6146: Outcomes and Quality of Healthcare System and Health Strategies

Health Outcomes

refer to the effects of health interventions on the health status of individuals or populations.

Health Outcomes

are the ultimate goal of health care and public health activities.

Intermediate outcomes

refer to the immediate effects of a health intervention, such as changes in clinical measures or health behaviors.

Ultimate outcomes

refer to the long-term effects of a health intervention, such as improvements in overall health status or reductions in health disparities.

Health Services Outcomes

refer to the effects of health care interventions on the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of health services.

Health Services Outcomes

are important because they directly impact patient experiences and health outcomes.

health services

By improving the quality and effectiveness of _, we can ensure that patients receive the care they need to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Quality of Care

refers to the degree to which health services meet established standards of safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, and equity

Quality of Care

is an important aspect of health care delivery because it ensures that patients receive appropriate and effective care

Quality of Care

IMPORTANCE

because it directly impacts patient outcomes and experiences.

Quality of Care

IMPORTANCE

By improving the _, we can ensure that patients receive appropriate and effective care, which can lead to better health outcomes.

indicators

Quality of Care can be measured using various _, such as clinical measures, patient satisfaction surveys, and administrative data.

indicators

can help us identify areas of improvement and develop strategies to enhance the quality of care.

Health System Efficiency

refers to the ability of a health system to deliver high-quality health services with minimal waste of resources.

Health System Efficiency

maximize the use of available resources to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Health System Efficiency

can be measured using various indicators, such as cost per patient, length of hospital stay, and utilization rates. 

Health System Efficiency

These indicators can help us identify areas of inefficiency and develop strategies to optimize the use of resources.

Preventive Strategy

focuses on preventing the occurrence or worsening of a health condition

Preventive Strategy

• Examples

  • Vaccinations, regular health screenings, healthy lifestyle choices

Cost-effective

BENEFITS

Preventive measures are less expensive than treating a health condition

Reduces healthcare burden

BENEFITS

Preventive measures can reduce the number of people seeking healthcare services

Improves quality of life

BENEFITS

Preventive measures can improve overall health and well-being

Promotive Strategy

focuses on promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles

Promotive Strategy

• Examples

  • Health education programs, community outreach, advocacy for healthy policies

Improves quality of life

BENEFITS OF PROMOTIVE

can improve overall health and well-being

Encourages healthy behaviors

BENEFITS OF PROMOTIVE

can help people adopt and maintain healthy behaviors

Prevents health conditions

BENEFITS OF PROMOTIVE

can prevent the development of health conditions

Curative Strategy

focuses on treating and curing health conditions

Curative Strategy

Examples: Medications, surgeries, medical procedures

Treats health conditions

BENEFITS OF CURATIVE

• Curative strategies can effectively treat and cure health conditions

Improves quality of life

BENEFITS OF CURATIVE

Successful curative treatments can improve overall health and well-being

Saves lives

BENEFITS OF CURATIVE

Curative strategies can save lives in emergency situations

Rehabilitative Strategy

focuses on restoring physical, mental, and social functioning after a health condition

Rehabilitative Strategy

Examples: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, counseling

Restores functioning

BENEFITS

Rehabilitative strategies can help people recover from health conditions and regain functioning

Improves quality of life

BENEFITS

Successful rehabilitation can improve overall health and well-being

Reduces healthcare burden

BENEFITS

Successful rehabilitation can reduce the need for ongoing healthcare services

factors

• Various _ influence the choice of healthcare strategy

• Examples:

  • Severity of the condition, patient preference, availability of resources, cultural beliefs