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Quality Improvement for Integrated Management of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (PRIHTA Project Stage 1).

Authors :
Paccagnella, Agostino
Mauri, Alessandra
Spinella, Nello
Source :
Quality Management in Health Care. Jul-Sep2012, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p146-159. 14p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents a study of how a different collaborative relationship with family doctors and specialized diabetologists could lead to a reduction in recurrent appointments because of procedural errors and a reduction in the average waiting times for a specialist medical visit. It discusses the Program for Research, Innovation, Health Technology and Assessment (PRIHTA) Project launched by the Veneto Regional Government. Through the project, primary care physicians rediscovered their role.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10638628
Volume :
21
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Quality Management in Health Care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
78202260
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/QMH.0b013e31824d1917