COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF AN INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM IN A PRIVATE CLINICAL SETTING
Abstract
The present study provides a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of implementing an integrated quality management system in a private multidisciplinary healthcare organization. The study was designed as a quasi-experimental comparative analysis assessing performance indicators before and after the implementation of a structured quality control framework.
A total of 298 patients receiving outpatient and inpatient medical care were included. The evaluation was based on a multidimensional model incorporating clinical, organizational, and patient-centered indicators. The results demonstrated statistically significant improvements across all domains, including reduced complication rates, decreased frequency of repeat visits, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced patient satisfaction.
The findings suggest that integrated quality management systems represent a highly effective инструмент for optimizing healthcare delivery processes in private clinical settings, contributing to both improved medical outcomes and increased organizational sustainability.
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