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What is quality in maternity care? An international perspective.
- Source :
- Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica; Apr2002, Vol. 81 Issue 4, p277-283, 7p, 4 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- This paper delineates important considerations for having a better understanding of quality in maternity care. High quality requires providing a minimum level of care to all pregnant women and their new born babies and a higher level of care to those who need it; obtaining the best possible medical outcome of mother and baby; providing care which satisfies users and providers; and maintaining sound managerial and financial performance. While all these aspects are important, prioritizing among interventions to improve them will be influenced by cultural values, expectations and available resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MATERNAL health services
MATERNAL mortality
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00016349
- Volume :
- 81
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 6494336
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0412.2002.810401.x