Practice accreditation: the European perspective

Lester, Helen; Eriksson, Tina; Dijkstra, Rob; Martinson, Katrin; Tomasik, Tomasz; Sparrow, Nigel

doi:10.3399/bjgp12x641627

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“…Being accredited and legitimized pushed health centers to follow approaches of high-performing accredited health centers. However, accreditation in the primary care sector is generally seen as a tool for assessing and benchmarking the performances of healthcare settings across a wide range of clinical and organizational domains (Lester et al, 2012;Pomey et al, 2010;Rajan et al, 2015). On the other hand, uncertainty and limited resources encouraged health centers to practice "shortcut" approaches.…”

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Explaining the accreditation process from the institutional isomorphism perspective: a case study of Jordanian primary healthcare centers

Alyahya

Hijazi

Harvey

2016

Health Planning & Management

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Explaining the accreditation process from the institutional isomorphism perspective: a case study of Jordanian primary healthcare centers

Alyahya

Hijazi

Harvey

2016

Health Planning & Management

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“…44 The situation elsewhere in Europe is similar. 45 Rurally-based doctors suffer from loneliness and personal isolation; in addition, both rural GPs and single-handed GPs frequently feel professionally isolated. 26,44 GPs working in single-handed practices tend to suffer from higher stress levels than those who don't.…”

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Impact of participation in continuing medical education small group learning (CME-SGL) on the stress, morale, and professional isolation of rurally-based GPs: a qualitative study in Ireland

Dowling¹,

Finnegan²,

Daly³

et al. 2019

BJGP Open

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BackgroundThe pressures of general practice contribute to high levels of stress, low morale, and burnout in some GPs. In addition, rurally-based doctors may experience significant professional isolation. Participation in continuing medical education (CME) appears to reduce stress, and may improve the retention of rural GPs.AimAs part of a larger study devised to examine the effectiveness of regular participation in CME small group learning (SGL) on rurally-based Irish GPs, this study explored whether CME-SGL had any impact on GP stress, morale, and professional isolation.Design & settingThis was a qualitative study involving four CME-SGL groups based in rural Ireland.MethodSemi-structured focus group interviews were conducted in established CME-SGL groups in four different rural geographical locations. Interviews were audiorecorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed thematically.ResultsAll members of these CME-SGL groups (n = 43) consented to interview. These GPs reported that regular meetings with an established group of trusted colleagues who are ‘in the same boat’ provided a ‘safe space’ for discussion of, and reflection on, both clinical concerns and personal worries. This interaction in a supportive, non-threatening atmosphere helped to relieve stress, lift morale, and boost self-confidence. The social aspect of CME-SGL sustained these rural GPs, and served to alleviate their sense of professional isolation.ConclusionDelivery of CME through locally-based SGL provides as an important means of supporting GPs working in rural areas. The non-educational benefits of CME-SGL, as described by these Irish GPs, are of relevance for rural doctors in other countries.

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“…Some of these tools were based on hospital-based quality frameworks, such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) approach, healthcare-specific accreditation (such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations—JCAHO from the USA) and the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) approach ( 8 ). Other tools have been originally developed for primary care, such as the European Practice Assessment tool and the Dutch Practice Accreditation Scheme ( 9 , 10 ).…”

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Quality indicators for patient safety in primary care. A review and Delphi-survey by the LINNEAUS collaboration on patient safety in primary care

Frigola-Capell

Pareja-Rossell²,

Gens-Barber³

et al. 2015

European Journal of General Practice

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Background: Quality indicators are measured aspects of healthcare, reflecting the performance of a healthcare provider or healthcare system. They have a crucial role in programmes to assess and improve healthcare. Many performance measures for primary care have been developed. Only the Catalan model for patient safety in primary care identifies key domains of patient safety in primary care. Objective: To present an international framework for patient safety indicators in primary care. Methods: Literature review and online Delphi-survey, starting from the Catalan model. Results: A set of 30 topics is presented, identified by an international panel and organized according to the Catalan model for patient safety in primary care. Most topic areas referred to specific clinical processes; additional topics were leadership, people management, partnership and resources. Conclusion: The framework can be used to organize indicator development and guide further work in the field.

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Practice accreditation: the European perspective

Cited by 11 publications

References 10 publications

Explaining the accreditation process from the institutional isomorphism perspective: a case study of Jordanian primary healthcare centers

Explaining the accreditation process from the institutional isomorphism perspective: a case study of Jordanian primary healthcare centers

Impact of participation in continuing medical education small group learning (CME-SGL) on the stress, morale, and professional isolation of rurally-based GPs: a qualitative study in Ireland

Quality indicators for patient safety in primary care. A review and Delphi-survey by the LINNEAUS collaboration on patient safety in primary care

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