Improving the Quality of Care in Developing Countries

John, Peabody and Tauiwalo, Mario and Robalino, David and Frenk, Julio (2004): Improving the Quality of Care in Developing Countries. Published in: DCP70 (2004): pp. 1292-1307.

Abstract

Although the quantity rather than quality of health services has been the focus historically in developing countries, ample evidence suggests that quality of care (or the lack of it) must be at the center of every discussion about better health. This paper discusses the cost effectiveness of various interventions to improve the quality of care in developing countries.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: health economics, quality of care, cost effectiveness
• Subjects: I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I1 - Health > I12 - Health Behavior

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