Outcomes Assessment
What is quality of care?
the degree to which healthcare increases the likelihood of desired outcomes are consistent w/ current professional knowledge
What are the 4 outcomes of care for each pt care plan?
- Health promotion - Disease control - Pt centered health - Quality of care
What are the four outcome dimensions associated w/ dental care?
- Physical (presence of pathology) - Psychosocial (Pts satisfaction) - Longevity of teeth & restorations - Economic
What are the two macro outcomes of care?
- Pt satisfaction - Patient Wellness Report
How many dimensions of wellness are there?
14 (Slommy)
When was the dental quality alliance formed?
2008
How often is a PWR generated for an intermediate case?
3 times in a year
How often is a PWR generated for a basic case?
3-8 months
How often is a PWR generated for a complex case?
4 times in 1 year
What is the last step of all treatment plans?
Assessing outcomes
What is not a challenge for measuring outcomes in dentistry? A. Few evidence-based guidelines B. Pts unwilling to comply C. Limited knowledge of outcomes D. Limited diagnostic data collection
B. Pts unwilling to comply
Studies suggest that pt satisfaction w/ txt is strongly related to what?
Dentist/Pt interpersonal interaction
Aging population and rise of chronic conditions requires focusing on what?
Enabling individuals to live successfully with said conditions
T/F: Pts assessment of their health related quality of life is often similar to opinion of health care pros
FALSE
T/F: A pt centered practice must include oral health as well as finances
FALSE, include oral health and general health
What is outcomes assessment?
Process of collecting info that allows us to access if services are having desired impact
T/F: Patient-centered outcomes, value, and needs guide all clinical decisions
TRUE
