2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
The study of relationship between quality of care and health outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
| Project/Area Number |
21790501
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Medical sociology
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| Research Institution | University of Miyazaki |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2011
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| Keywords | 医療の質 / 慢性閉塞性肺疾患 |
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| Research Abstract |
The quality of care in Japanese with COPD was unknown. We evaluated the quality of care in patients with COPD by using Quality Indicator(QI) and investigated the relationship between quality of care and health outcome. The results revealed that the variety of quality of care was shown in patients with COPD. Furthermore, it was suggested that the relation of the quality of care and acute exacerbation which is one of important health outcomes in patients with COPD. In addition, it was suggested that the evaluation of quality by using QI may predict future death.
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Research Products
(1 results)
