Pathways of Care

Causes and Management
1. Auflage 1997
ISBN: 978-0-632-04076-6
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 284 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 495 g

Pathways of Care programmes are used in all areas of healthcare to improve clinical effectiveness and the quality of patient care. This book is an essential reference source for all those involved in coordinating healthcare delivery. It is also a valuable tool for those piloting the use of Pathways, for those who have already implemented Pathway programmes, and for anyone interested in investigating or using Pathways. The book provides detailed information on the concepts of Pathways and many examples of how Pathways of care have been implemented and used in different clinical settings. The text considers key topics including clinical guidelines, legal issues, risk management and analysis of variation. With contributions from experts in a wide range of settings--including community and mental health, cardiology, urology, orthopaedics and paediatrics--this well-referenced text draws on practical experiences in identifying, evaluating and modifying the process of healthcare delivery.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Johnson, S.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1 The Pathway Tool:; Introduction to Pathways of care; What is a pathway of care?; Analysis of variation from the pathway; Part 2 Pathways in the Acute Setting:; Pathways in urology; Pathways in cardiology; Pathways in orthopaedics; Pathways in paediatrics; Pathways in accident and emergency; Part 3 Pathways in the Non-Acute Setting:; Pathways bridging the acute/community interface; Pathways in community mental health; Pathways for stroke care; Part 4 The Issues:; Pathways of care, clinical guidelines and the law; Pathways of care - a tool for minimising risk; Pathways as a basis for evidence-based contracting; Automation of Pathways; Into the future with Pathways of care; Index

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Mark Johnson currently serves as the Director of Toxicology, US Army Public Health Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA. He has worked extensively in the evaluation of the toxicity of military unique compounds and the development and evaluation of a phased approach to gathering toxicity data for new compounds under development. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and technical reports. He has been a member of Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry and is a Steering Group Member of the Wildlife Toxicology World Interest Group and vice-chair of Ecological Risk Assessment World Interest Group.