Health care quality improvement for cardiovascular surgery in China: the perspectives and initiatives
- VernacularTitle:中国心血管外科质量评价、控制与改善
- Author:
QU Jianyu
1
,
2
;
ZHAO Yan
3
,
4
;
ZHENG Zhe
1
,
2
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases,
2. Beijing, 100037, P.R.China
3. National Clinical Research
4. Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100037, P.R.China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cardiovascular surgery;
outcomes research;
evaluation indictor system;
quality improvement
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2019;26(11):1054-1059
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The cardiovascular surgery in China has reached a stable platform, with notable progress been achieved in the past several decades. However, significant divergency regarding the healthcare quality was also observed, which requiring effective intervention to start the transition from the focus on "quantity" to the pursuit of "quality". Quality improvement program, including the establishment of a national cardiovascular surgery database, the conformation of a standard key quality evaluation indicator system, and the conduction of quality intervention and improvement initiatives, are promising to consolidate and expand the advantages of cardiac surgery and lead to better patient outcomes.
